1. Preheat The Oven — Get your oven preheated to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Your kitchen is about to smell amazing!
2. Cut The Pastry — Cut the puff pastry into 6 even squares and set them aside. You’ll be building your sweet little puff pastry pockets soon.
3. Toss The Apples — In a bowl, toss the thinly sliced apples with lemon juice to prevent them from turning brown. You want them looking as fresh as they taste!
4. Make The Cinnamon-Sugar — In a small mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir it well, because this is what will give your puff pastry that irresistible sweetness.
5. Sprinkle The Cinnamon-Sugar — Sprinkle about half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly across the prepared baking sheet. Space it out 9 times—this will help caramelize the apples and create a delightful base for your pastry.
6. Arrange The Apples — Lay the sliced apples on top of the cinnamon-sugar mixture, creating a single, tight layer. You want those apples packed in there like they’re ready to party.
7. Place The Pastry — Put each puff pastry square on top of the apple-cinnamon mixture. Using your fingers, gently press the pastry around the filling to eliminate any air pockets. Then, use a fork to seal the edges of the pastry all the way around. Repeat this step for the remaining squares.
8. Spread The Honey Butter — Carefully spread the Honey Better Butter evenly over the top of each pastry. This buttery goodness will make everything taste even more magical.
9. Sprinkle The Last Bit Of Cinnamon-Sugar — Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over the Honey Better Butter layer, because why not? More sugar, more flavor!
10. Bake The Pastry — Pop the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender and caramelized. You’ll know it’s done when you can barely stand the smell of it.
11. Flip And Serve — Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the pastries cool for a few minutes. Then, carefully flip each pastry and set it onto a serving platter, golden side up.
12. Optional Toppings — Serve the puff pastry with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Trust us, you’ll want to add this finishing touch!
This Upside-Down Honey Butter Puff Pastry is the perfect balance of flaky, buttery pastry, sweet cinnamon apples, and a touch of honey magic. The only thing left to do? Dive in and enjoy!
