Puff pastry is one of those ingredients that makes everything look and taste fancy without the extra effort or cost. A single sheet can turn a handful of pantry staples into something bakery-worthy.

Miso-spiked caramel is the secret to these buttery, apple-filled pastries. Paige Grandjean is a food editor, recipe developer, and food stylist with over seven years of experience in food media. Her ...