Apple rings in puff pastry: How to avoid a mushy texture

Baking apple slices often results in a mushy texture, but wrapping them in a pastry shell locks in the juices while creating a crisp exterior. By slicing fruit into rings with a hollow center, you create a stable base for portioned pastries that maintain a balance of crunch and tenderness. Cooking time: 12–15 minutes Ingredients 3–4 medium apples 500 g puff pastry 3 tbsp sugar 1 tsp cinnamon Preparation Step 1. Slice the apples into rings approximately 1 cm thick. Carefully remove the core from each slice to create a clean ring shape.