We love August because it means we are that much closer to Fall! This Apple Cinnamon Braid is amazing and will bring that crisp Fall smell into your home. And I know you all want that! 😉

What You Need to Make an Apple Cinnamon Braid:

• 1 package frozen puff pastry (I use Pepperidge Farm Trifold)
• 2 apples
• ¼ cup dark brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp white sugar
• 1 tsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp butter

How to Make an Apple Cinnamon Braid:

1. Thaw puff pastry for at least 30 minutes, or until dough is soft and pliable.
2. Peel and dice apples, then combine them in a bowl with brown sugar, cinnamon, white sugar, and lime juice. Mix thoroughly until evenly coated.

   

   

3. Roll out or unfold your puff pastry. With a sharp knife, make a series of cuts one finger width apart, all the way up each side panel in a diagonal direction.

   

4. Spread your apples out on the middle panel, so that they cover it completely. Leave 1 inch clear on each end, and tuck them over to cover the ends.

   

5. Grab your bottom-most dough “string, and fold over all the way so that it covers your apples to the other side. Repeat this, alternating sides each time, so you have a criss cross pattern going up.

   

6. When you are finished, move your braid to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush on melted butter so that it covers the entire pastry.

   

7. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
8. Serve as-is or drizzle with icing.

   

How to Make The Icing:

• 2 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup powdered sugar

1. To make, whisk vigorously until smooth. If too runny, add more powdered sugar.