Easiest Apple Roses
Elevate your dessert game with these "Easiest Apple Roses," a stunning yet foolproof treat that combines crispy puff pastry, tender spiced apples, and a glossy apricot glaze. Perfectly portioned for six servings, this recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep time and a handful of simple ingredients like red apples, cinnamon, sugar, and store-bought puff pastry. The magic happens as you roll thinly sliced, softened apples into the pastry, mimicking the delicate petals of a rose. Not only are these apple roses visually impressive, but they’re also infused with warm, comforting flavors, making them ideal for holidays, brunches, or any special occasion. With step-by-step directions and a quick bake time, this recipe is approachable for beginners and rewarding for seasoned bakers alike. Serve them warm, dusted with powdered sugar for a show-stopping presentation that’s as delicious as it is beautiful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 sheet (thawed) Puff pastry sheets
- 2 medium Red apples
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon (melted) Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Apricot jam
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 1 tablespoon (optional, for garnish) Powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin or line with parchment paper.
Core the apples and slice them in half. Using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer, cut the apples into very thin slices. Leave the peel on for a beautiful rose-like color.
Place the apple slices in a microwave-safe bowl. Add enough water to cover the apples and stir in the lemon juice to prevent browning. Microwave for 3 minutes to soften the slices. Drain the water and set the apples aside to cool slightly.
Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to smooth any creases. Cut the sheet into 6 evenly-sized strips, about 2 inches wide.
In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together. Brush each puff pastry strip with melted butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
In a separate small bowl, combine the apricot jam with 1 tablespoon of water. Microwave for 15 seconds to loosen, then brush a thin layer of the jam mixture onto each strip of puff pastry.
Arrange the apple slices along the top half of each puff pastry strip, overlapping slightly. Ensure the rounded peel side of the apple slices sticks out slightly over the edge of the pastry strip.
Fold the bottom half of the pastry strip up and over the bottom of the apple slices. Gently roll the strip up from one end to form a rose shape, and place in the prepared muffin tin.
Repeat the process with the remaining strips and apple slices until all roses are formed.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and cooked through. If the apples start to brown too quickly, cover with aluminum foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
Remove the apple roses from the oven and let them cool for 5-10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1904 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 102.9 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.5 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1110 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 243.1 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.1 g | ||
| Protein | 18.5 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 672 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
