Apple and Cinnamon Samosas bring a delicious fusion of flavors to the table by combining the warm comfort of spiced apples with the crisp, golden crunch of traditional samosa pastry. These sweet samosas are perfect for when you want something cozy, nostalgic, and just a little unexpected. Whether served as a dessert, an afternoon snack, or a festive treat, they offer all the charm of apple pie wrapped in a flaky, handheld package.
The filling is simple yet full of flavor. Tart apples like Granny Smith or Pink Lady are diced and cooked down gently with cinnamon, a hint of nutmeg, brown sugar, and a splash of lemon juice. This mixture softens into a sweet-spiced filling that feels like autumn in every bite. Some versions also include raisins or chopped nuts for extra texture and richness.
Instead of using pie crust or puff pastry, these samosas stick to the traditional thin, triangular shell. The dough is rolled out and filled with a spoonful of the apple mixture, then folded and sealed into classic samosa shapes. Once assembled, they’re either fried to a golden crisp or brushed with butter and baked for a lighter version that’s just as satisfying.
The result is a perfect contrast of textures—crispy on the outside, warm and soft on the inside. The cinnamon-sugar aroma that fills the kitchen while they cook is reason enough to make a batch. And because they’re portioned individually, they’re great for sharing or serving at parties.
For an extra treat, serve Apple and Cinnamon Samosas with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce. They also pair beautifully with a cup of masala chai or hot spiced cider.
In essence, Apple and Cinnamon Samosas are a creative twist on a classic dessert, blending familiar fall flavors with a beloved South Asian snack format. They’re easy to love, fun to make, and perfect for adding a little warmth and sweetness to any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 apples peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 Lemon juice
- 8 sheets filo pastry
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- powdered sugar dusting
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Mix well and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lay out one sheet of filo pastry and brush it with melted butter.
- Place a second sheet of filo pastry on top and brush with butter again.
- Cut the pastry sheets into rectangles.
- Place a spoonful of the apple mixture at one end of each rectangle.
- Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle.
- Continue folding the pastry in a triangle shape until the filling is completely enclosed.
- Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling.
- Place the samosas on a baking sheet and brush with melted butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
These samosas are amazing! I made them for my family and they disappeared in minutes! Definitely a 5-star recipe! 🍏✨
My apples turned brown before I could use them. Maybe add something to prevent that? Cinnamin samosas just sounded wrong too.
You should add some lemon juice to keep the apples from browning! And trust me, cinnamon and apples are a classic combo. Don’t knock it till you try it!
Lemon juice sounds complicated for just apples. And use a little vinegar if you ask me! But yeah, cinnamon samosas? Weird!
These are delicious! I made them for a party and they were a hit. Will definitely make again!
I was skeptical about filo (it usually dries out on me), but mine stayed workable and baked up golden. Would make again—maybe add a tiny pinch of nutmeg next time.
Took me ages to fold right, but worth it in the end, they taste too good.
Is it supposed to be lemon juice? I thought it was some other fruit juice. Mine tasted weird.
These are amazing! The cinnamon adds such a nice touch! I could eat a whole plate! 🍏
I love these too! The cinnamon really does make a difference. Have you tried them with a scoop of ice cream? 🍨
Okay but 15 minutes feels short… Mine were golden on top but the inside wasn’t fully set. I ended up baking like 5 more minutes. Tastes good though.
I was skeptical at first, but these turned out pretty good! Just a bit too sweet for my taste.
These samosas are a game changer! So flaky and the apple filling is divine! 🍏🥳
These samosas are so delicious! I made them for my family and they disappeared in minutes. Will definitely make again!
Glad to hear they turned out so good for you! They’re a hit in our house too!
I followed the recipe but they burned in the oven. Maybe my oven temp is off? Sad! 🙁
My triangles came out more like… squares? I’m terrible at folding. But they still tasted good, and the powdered sugar made it feel fancy.
These samosas are the best! So easy to make and delicious! My family devoured them in no time!
1/4 cup sugar + lemon juice is weirdly exact to me… like why no vanilla? Still, they tasted alright and the triangle folding was kinda fun.
I messed up the folding and they looked like wonky triangles, lol. Flavor was still good, but presentation wasn’t great.
Not gonna lie, I accidentally forgot the lemon juice and the filling tasted flat. When I re-made it with lemon, it was way brighter. Also 8 sheets feels like too many/too little depending on how big your rectangles are.
Oof, that makes total sense—lemon juice is such a little “secret” to keep apple filling from tasting dull. I’m glad your remake worked! I also find filo sheet size really changes the math; if your rectangles are bigger, 8 sheets could be perfect, but if you cut small you’ll end up with extra. Next time I’ll adjust based on how many triangles I can get.
My triangles were kinda messy (I think I folded too slowly), but the flavor was still great. Next time I’ll cut the rectangles a bit more evenly—burned a corner on one.
I’m not sure if these are real samosas, but they taste awesome! More apple, please!
This is just a fancy apple pie. Samosas should be savory. Disappointed.