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Apple and Sweet Potato Pastry Braids

November 5, 2017 By Patricia 84 Comments

Apple and Sweet Potato Pastry Braids tie together a seasoned apple pie-like filling with sweet potatoes in a flaky puff pastry. The result is a pretty and delicious dessert perfect to serve this holiday season.

Try Apple and Sweet Potato Pastry Braids

It doesn’t have to be difficult to put together a beautifully braided pastry treat. I’m serious! Apple and Sweet Potato Pastry Braids are a great testament to this.

My family is one of dessert lovers. We don’t have to wait until after dinner to enjoy a sweet treat – pretty much any time will do – especially if coffee is involved.

My mom probably has the biggest sweet tooth in the family (which I definitely inherited), and since she’s in town visiting, I must have goodies at the ready.

Dig in to a few slices of Apple and Sweet Potato Pastry Braids

We were flipping through some cookbooks and found a recipe from the Anyone Can Cook Better Homes and Gardens cookbook. This recipe for Apple and Sweet Potato Pastry Braids is adapted from the Almond-Cherry Pastry Braids recipe from the book.

We had apple pie on the brain and sweet potatoes on hand, so we changed the filling for this recipe and included both in this sweet treat.

For another pretty and tasty dessert, try my Skillet Apple Pie with Salted Caramel Whipped Topping. I love cooking with my cast iron skillet and who knew it would be good for making dessert, too?

Follow these steps to help prep Apple and Sweet Potato Pastry Braids

What can I say? We love this dessert, and thought up about four other options to use as filling for another time. Think about all your favorite seasonal ingredients and go to town!

But the seasoned sweet potato and apple pie-like filling is perfect for this pretty (yet easy to make) pastry. Use prepared puff pastry to keep prep effort down, and to create a flaky treat.

Apple and Sweet Potato Pastry Braids are a delight

If you’re set on making apple pie, try my recipe for Apple Crostata with Oat Crumble Topping. It’s a little like apple pie and a little like a tart. And the topping? Delicious!

We ate one of the braids, pretty much immediately, while the other made the trek to the freezer. It will be busted out for Thanksgiving.

Make a few of these Apple and Sweet Potato Pastry Braids for the holidays. They are so pretty and you’ll love the seasonal ingredients!

Apple and Sweet Potato Pastry Braids are a pretty and seasonal dessert you'll love. These pastries are fabulous anytime this fall.

Nutrition

Calories

1486 cal

Fat

32 g

Carbs

315 g

Protein

10 g
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Ingredients

  • 1 package puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
  • 2 cups peeled, diced apple
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 cups mashed sweet potato
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 egg yolk, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking pans with parchment paper. Add one sheet of the puff pastry to each lined pan.
  2. While the dough is cold, use kitchen scissors or a sharp knife to cut 3-inch-long strips, every 1-inch, down both sides of the pastry dough. Set aside.
  3. Add the mashed sweet potato to a small bowl. Mix in 1-1/2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and set it aside.
  4. Meanwhile, make the apple filling by adding the apple slices to a bowl with 1/4 cup water. Add the brown sugar and the granulated sugar, the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Toss to combine. Let the mixture sit for about 15 minutes.
  5. Add the 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water to a small bowl and whisk to combine and set aside.
  6. Drain the liquid from the apple mixture into a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil. Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan, whisking, until the liquid thickens. Add the apples to the pan, toss to combine, then simmer for about 5 minutes.
  7. Transfer the apple mixture to a bowl and let it cool to room temperature.
  8. Divide the mashed sweet potato in half. Spread each portion in a 3-inch-wide strip, lengthwise down the center of each pastry, leaving about 1/2 inch of pastry at each end. Divide the apple mixture in half. Spread each portion over the mashed sweet potato.
  9. Start at one end of the pastry and fold opposite sides of the strips of dough at an angle over the filling, overlapping each, just to the middle of the pastry. Press down lightly on the strips. Work from the opposite end of the pastry and follow the same process as above.
  10. Add 1 tablespoon of water to the beaten egg yolk and whisk together. Lightly brush the mixture over the tops of each braid. Divide the pecans in half and sprinkle over the tops of each braid, pressing them down lightly.
  11. Lightly cover the braids with plastic wrap and let them sit for about 20 minutes.
  12. Bake, one at a time, for 30-35 minutes or until lightly golden, then cool completely on a wire rack.
  13. As the braids bake, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, melted butter, maple syrup, and milk. Whisk until smooth. Adjust the consistency to your liking. Add a bit more confectioners’ sugar to thicken it, or milk to thin it.
  14. When the braids are completely cool, drizzle with the glaze.
  15.  

Notes

This recipe was adapted from the Anyone Can Cook Better Homes and Gardens cookbook.

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Comments

  1. Katerina says

    November 24, 2014 at 9:57 am

    Delicious bread with a great combination of flavors!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 25, 2014 at 11:10 pm

      Thank, Katerina! And thanks for stopping by :)
      Reply
  2. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    November 24, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    This is SUCH an awesome combination. Love the play on sweet and savory!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 25, 2014 at 11:10 pm

      Thanks so much, Gina!
      Reply
  3. April says

    November 24, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    this is absolutely gorgeous!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 25, 2014 at 11:10 pm

      Thank you, April! I appreciate you stopping by!
      Reply
  4. Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says

    November 24, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    What an absolutely stunning bread Patricia! Thank your for your beautifully detailed step by step directions so that we may attempt to recreate your bread in our own kitchens!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 25, 2014 at 11:11 pm

      Thank you, Linda! Since I adapted this recipe, I thought the photos would be helpful to others, too :)
      Reply
      • Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says

        November 26, 2014 at 4:49 am

        The photos absolutely are very helpful Patricia. I am an extremely visual learner and have a much easier time creating a recipe for the first time when I have excellent photos like yours to refer to. Thank you so much!
        Reply
        • Patricia says

          November 26, 2014 at 3:00 pm

          Hi Linda! Yes - they were helpful for me too (as the recipe was adapted). I will try to do more photos like that one -- seems to be helpful to many others, too! Thanks so much for stopping by!
          Reply
  5. Sarah says

    November 25, 2014 at 2:21 am

    This is such a gorgeous and unique dessert!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 25, 2014 at 11:11 pm

      Thanks so much, Sarah! Glad you stopped by!
      Reply
  6. Sarah says

    November 25, 2014 at 2:21 am

    This is such a gorgeous and unique dessert!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 25, 2014 at 5:49 am

      Thanks, Sarah! Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  7. GiGi Eats says

    November 25, 2014 at 10:40 pm

    How do you not eat this prior to baking? LOL I would!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 25, 2014 at 11:12 pm

      Funny you should mention that, Gigi :) I actually dug into the apples/apple pie mixture a bit before adding it to the pastry! Cheers!
      Reply
  8. Joanne T Ferguson says

    November 26, 2014 at 3:45 am

    G'day This is absolutely gorgeous and is now on my list! Cheers! Joanne
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 26, 2014 at 4:31 am

      Thanks for stopping by, Joanne! :)
      Reply
  9. Lovefoodies says

    November 26, 2014 at 11:30 am

    Ooooh I can imagine this smells wonderful when it's baking with all those spice. I can't wait to try this... I KNOW I will love it!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 26, 2014 at 3:01 pm

      I know -- I couldn't keep my hands off the apple filling as we were making this! Thanks for stopping by :)
      Reply
  10. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    November 26, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    What a gorgeous...and delicious...dessert!! I wish we were having that tomorrow! Definitely will be on the list for the future!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 26, 2014 at 3:02 pm

      Thanks, Michelle! Hope you give it a try, and I hope you have a wonderful and warm Thanksgiving!
      Reply
  11. Becky says

    November 26, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    I love the flavor combo of apple and sweet potatoes! Those are two of my favs!! This sounds and looks drool-worthy! Can I come to your house for Thanksgiving?
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 26, 2014 at 3:02 pm

      Hi Becky! Of course - haha! I'm pulling the remaining braid from the freezer for the day's dessert spread! Happy Thanksgiving!
      Reply
  12. Del's cooking twist says

    November 26, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    This looks absolutely fabulous! I really need to have this on my Thanksgiving table!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 26, 2014 at 8:42 pm

      Thank you, Del! Anything is possible :) Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  13. Debi @ Life Currents says

    November 26, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    This looks so pretty! You did such a great job! I can imagine having this for breakfast the day after Thanksgiving or maybe for Christmas morning. Awesome! I've pinned, SU, and yummed it.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 26, 2014 at 8:43 pm

      Hey Debi! Thanks for the compliments and for sharing all over! Hope you bring it to your table in the weeks ahead :)
      Reply
  14. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

    November 27, 2014 at 2:09 am

    Very clever! I can taste how delicious this is! Wish I had some for breakfast tomorrow.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 27, 2014 at 3:46 am

      Thanks, Michelle! Yep -- great with a hot cup of coffee or tea :) Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  15. Heather Kinnaird says

    November 8, 2016 at 3:04 pm

    such a gorgeous bread! and I just love the flavor combination
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 10, 2016 at 2:23 am

      Thank you, Heather!
      Reply
  16. Christina | Christina's Cucina says

    November 8, 2016 at 6:42 pm

    Ooooh, I bet I'd love this! I don't like sweet potatoes because they are too sweet to be savory for me, but this is a sweet dessert! Lovely, Patricia!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 10, 2016 at 2:21 am

      Thanks so much, Christina! I never used to like sweet potatoes, but everything changed one year! ;)
      Reply
  17. Cynthia | What A Girl Eats says

    November 8, 2016 at 11:58 pm

    This is so interesting sounding! I love that you've combined two great fall flavors into a beautiful breakfast braid!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 10, 2016 at 2:20 am

      Thanks so much, Cynthia!
      Reply
  18. Allison - Celebrating Sweets says

    November 9, 2016 at 3:02 am

    What a tasty and unique way to use sweet potatoes. Love this!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 10, 2016 at 2:20 am

      Thanks a bunch, Allison!
      Reply
  19. Mary says

    November 6, 2017 at 4:58 pm

    What a great combination of flavors! I love sweet potatoes and am always looking for new recipes with them. I'm looking forward to making this.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:30 pm

      Thanks so much, Mary! I hope you like it!
      Reply
  20. Tasia Bruderer says

    November 6, 2017 at 5:20 pm

    Ohhh! This looks amazing! What a fun combo for a recipe!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:29 pm

      Thanks very much, Tasia!
      Reply
  21. LeeAnn says

    November 6, 2017 at 6:06 pm

    WOW! This looks so delicious! I love sweet potato recipes like this one because I can sneak in something healthy into something I KNOW they will eat lol
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:29 pm

      There you go! Thanks so much, LeeAnn!
      Reply
  22. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    November 6, 2017 at 7:32 pm

    Such a pretty treat for the holidays! Sounds delicious too!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:29 pm

      Thanks very much, Anna!
      Reply
  23. car says

    November 6, 2017 at 8:32 pm

    This looks so good! I love the combination of two amazing fall flavors!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:29 pm

      Thanks, Car! It's a great fall flavor combo!
      Reply
  24. Chel says

    November 6, 2017 at 9:51 pm

    Literally would never have thought to put S. potato and apple together but this looks so awesome!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:28 pm

      Thanks, Chel! It's a tasty combo, for sure!
      Reply
  25. Kristen Jones says

    November 6, 2017 at 10:05 pm

    Oh this just looks SO yummy! I'm definitely saving this for later!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:28 pm

      Thanks, Kristen! I hope you give it a try!
      Reply
  26. Kate says

    November 6, 2017 at 11:46 pm

    Wow does this look delicious! Such a perfect breakfast for Thanksgiving day!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:28 pm

      Thank you, Kate! That's a great idea
      Reply
  27. Jen says

    November 6, 2017 at 11:49 pm

    This is gorgeous and with your step by step guide, I feel like this is something even I can achieve!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:27 pm

      Thanks, Jen! It really is easy to make! Hope you give it a try!
      Reply
  28. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    November 7, 2017 at 1:00 am

    That is absolutely gorgeous and I LOVE the sound of that flavor combination!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:27 pm

      Thanks so much, Kimberly!
      Reply
  29. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    November 7, 2017 at 2:41 am

    I love a dessert that combines both sweet and savory! This looks delish!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:27 pm

      Thank you, Dorothy! I love the combo!
      Reply
  30. Paula - bell'alimento says

    November 7, 2017 at 2:49 am

    This is my kinda braid! Looks delicious.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:27 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Paula!
      Reply
  31. Cathy @ Lemon Tree Dwelling says

    November 7, 2017 at 3:57 am

    Pastry braids are always such a wonderful addition to the menu!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:26 pm

      For sure! Thanks, Cathy!
      Reply
  32. Cat says

    November 7, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    This pastry braid is perfect for the holidays! I need to try this!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:22 pm

      Thanks, Cat! Hope you give it a go!
      Reply
  33. Ruth Ridley says

    November 7, 2017 at 1:17 pm

    This looks heavenly!! I love anything with apples!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:22 pm

      Thanks, Ruth! It really is super tasty!
      Reply
  34. lauren says

    November 7, 2017 at 1:19 pm

    Yum! This is beautiful. I love the contrast of flavors with the sweet potato, apple and a light glaze to bring it all together. What a great dish to bring to Thanksgiving!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:22 pm

      Thanks, Lauren! This has turned into a favorite fall treat, for sure!
      Reply
  35. Tara says

    November 7, 2017 at 3:41 pm

    this sounds so incredible! i looove sweet potato and apple, i bet they're amazing together! saving!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:21 pm

      Thanks, Tara! Yes -- the combo is perfect for fall! Yum!
      Reply
  36. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

    November 7, 2017 at 4:54 pm

    I've got a huge sweet tooth, too, and these pastry braids look like EXACTLY what I could enjoy to satisfy that! What a gorgeous sweet treat!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:20 pm

      Thanks, Erin! Glad I'm not alone
      Reply
  37. Sharon says

    November 7, 2017 at 7:15 pm

    OMG yum! Love this braid, Patricia! I haven't tried the combo of apple and sweet potato together but I bet it taste like fall - sweet and savory and spicy, all in one!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:20 pm

      Thanks, Sharon! Yes -- fall favorites combined! I really enjoy these two together!
      Reply
  38. Abeer says

    November 7, 2017 at 8:46 pm

    All my favorite things!I want this right now!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:19 pm

      Thanks, Abeer!
      Reply
  39. Dr. K. Lee Banks says

    November 8, 2017 at 1:14 am

    Oh my, this looks amazing and I bet it tastes even better! Seems like apple and sweet potato would be a delectable favor blend. I'm wondering if it would be possible to convert this to a gluten-free version and get the same taste.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:19 pm

      Thanks so much! I'm sure you could use your favorite GF puff pastry dough, or maybe even a GF pie dough? I hope you're able to enjoy this one!
      Reply
  40. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says

    November 8, 2017 at 4:05 am

    What a fun flavor combination! Yum!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:18 pm

      Thanks so much!
      Reply
  41. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    November 9, 2017 at 10:57 pm

    This pastry looks great!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:14 pm

      Thank you!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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