Caramelized Apple Waffle Pastries

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium-heat, melt the butter. Add the apples, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Stir the apples into the sugary, buttery mixture until coated. Let the apples cook and caramelize, about 15 minutes, stirring every so often (reduce heat as needed). Remove skillet from heat and stir in the vanilla. Set the apples aside to cool.

Step 2

Preheat your waffle iron. Unfold the thawed puff pastry. Use a sharp knife and cut along the seams to create three rectangles. Cut each rectangle into thirds. You should have nine square pieces of Puff Pastry (about 2½x3-inch). Combine the sugar and cinnamon: Sprinkle the tops of the Puff Pastry squares with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Step 3

Spray a waffle iron with nonstick spray. Place the Puff Pastry onto the waffle iron (two at a time) and close the waffle iron. It should only take 2 or 3 minutes for the pastry to puff up and turn golden brown. Gently lift the waffle iron to watch progress and remove the waffles when done. Repeat with the remaining pastry dough. Set the pastry waffles aside to cool.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Add the cinnamon and vanilla.

Step 5

Place the waffle pastries on a serving platter and top with the caramelized apples, drizzling pan juices on top too. Pipe the whipped cream on top of the apples. Serve immediately.