🍎 Hungarian Apple Pastries – Soft, Sweet & Cinnamon-Perfect

A classic Hungarian treat, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or afternoon tea. Soft pastry, spiced apple filling, and a creamy glaze on top — irresistible! 😍

Ingredients (makes 12 pieces)

Dough:

1 package instant yeast
130 ml lukewarm water
50 g sugar
130 ml lukewarm milk
75 g melted butter
1 egg
1 tsp salt
600 g all-purpose flour

Filling:

5 apples (e.g., Granny Smith), peeled and chopped
100 g sugar
5 tbsp melted butter
2 tbsp butter
200 g brown sugar
2 tbsp cinnamon

Glaze:

4 tbsp butter
60 g cream cheese
150 g powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare Dough:

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water and milk with sugar.
Combine with flour, salt, egg, and melted butter. Knead into a smooth dough.
Cover and let rise for ~1 hour, until doubled.

2️⃣ Prepare Filling:

Mix chopped apples with sugar, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

3️⃣ Assemble Pastries:

Roll out dough into rectangles.
Place apple filling in the center, fold or roll dough as desired.

4️⃣ Bake:

Preheat oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.

5️⃣ Prepare Glaze:

Mix melted butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Spread glaze over warm pastries.

Tips:

Use tart apples for the best flavor.
Let the pastries cool slightly before glazing to prevent melting.
Store in an airtight container — they stay soft for 1–2 days.