Faux Kouign Amann Made with Ready-Made Puff Pastry

1. 1

   Cut the puff pastry into round shapes (16 pieces) and cool in the refrigerator.

2. 2

   On a sheet of parchment paper, draw 16 circles slightly smaller than the round puff pastry.

3. 3

   To make the caramelized sugar, put the sugar and water in a pot and simmer until it's brown (deep caramel color).

4. 4

   Pour the caramel inside the circles drawn on parchment sheet in Step 1.

5. 5

   Chill in the refrigerator.

6. 6

   Prepare the apple filling: Put the butter and apple in a pot and cook until tender.

7. 7

   Add the cinnamon and rum and cook off the excess water.

8. 8

   Put the apple filling on a piece of puff pastry and cover with another piece of puff pastry.

9. 9

   (Do this for all 8 pairs of puff pastry.)

10. 10

    Arrange the caramel on a sheet of parchment paper and place the sandwiched puff pastries on top.

11. 11

    Bake in an oven preheated to 230C for about 15-20 minutes, and they're done.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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