Description
These golden apple cinnamon buns are your shortcut to bakery-level bliss—no yeast, no stress, just buttery puff pastry wrapped around tart-sweet apples, spiced sugar, and a drizzle of honey. Inspired by Grandma’s cozy kitchen and perfected during late-night cravings, they come together in minutes but taste like you spent hours. Whether it’s rainy day comfort or a brunch showstopper, these sticky, flaky swirls are guaranteed to steal hearts (and maybe proposals!).
Ingredients
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4 Pirus apples, diced (or Granny Smith/Honeycrisp)
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500g butter-based puff pastry, thawed
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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5 tbsp demerara sugar (or brown sugar)
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1 tbsp cornstarch (slightly heaping)
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1 tbsp honey (plus extra for drizzling)
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1 egg yolk + 1 tsp water (for brushing)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, toss diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Let sit 5 mins.
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Roll puff pastry into a 12×16-inch rectangle.
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Spread apple mix evenly, leaving 1-inch at the top. Drizzle 1 tbsp honey.
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Roll tightly, seal edge with water, and slice into 1.5-inch buns (10–12 pieces).
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Place swirl-side up on sheet. Brush tops with egg wash.
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Bake 20–25 mins until puffed and golden.
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Drizzle warm buns with more honey. Cool 5 mins before devouring.
Notes
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Nutty: Add toasted pecans or walnuts.
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Berry: Swap half the apples for blueberries.
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Vegan: Use plant-based pastry & maple syrup.
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Fancy: Serve with mascarpone + vanilla.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 230 kcal per bun, approx
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 2g