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Puff Pastry Apple Roses Recipe

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Puff Pastry Apple Roses are a stunning and delicious dessert featuring thinly sliced apples rolled in buttery puff pastry to resemble delicate rose blooms. Softened apple slices are layered on strips of golden puff pastry, baked to crispy perfection, and finished with a glossy apricot glaze and optional powdered sugar. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a sweet treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Apples

  • 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Gala)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Puff Pastry and Assembly

  • 1 sheet of puff pastry (store-bought, thawed)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)

Finishing

  • 1/4 cup apricot jam or preserves (or honey as substitute)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Slice the apples in half and core them. Cut each half into very thin slices about 1/8 inch thick.
  2. Soften the Apple Slices: Place the apple slices in a microwave-safe bowl. Add lemon juice and cinnamon, then toss to coat evenly. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes until slices are slightly softened and pliable.
  3. Prepare the Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut into strips approximately 1.5 inches wide and 8-10 inches long.
  4. Butter the Pastry Strips: Brush each pastry strip lightly with melted butter to add flavor and promote browning.
  5. Arrange Apple Slices: Lay apple slices along the top edge of each puff pastry strip, overlapping them so the rounded edges extend beyond the strip, forming the petals of a rose.
  6. Fold the Pastry: Fold the bottom edge of the puff pastry strip up over the bottom of the apples, enclosing the thinner edges securely.
  7. Roll the Roses: Starting at one end, carefully roll the pastry strip with apples into a rose shape, ensuring the petals are visible at the top.
  8. Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the roses.
  9. Arrange Roses for Baking: Place the rolled apple roses in a muffin tin to help maintain their shape or on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  10. Apply Egg Wash (Optional): For a golden finish, brush the tops of the roses with egg wash made by beating 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water.
  11. Bake the Roses: Bake for 30-35 minutes until puff pastry is golden brown and apples are tender.
  12. Cool Slightly: Remove from the oven and allow the apple roses to cool for a few minutes to set.
  13. Glaze the Roses: Warm the apricot jam or preserves in the microwave for 10-15 seconds and brush over the baked apples to create a glossy finish.
  14. Finish and Serve: Optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving for a sweet decorative touch.

Notes

  • Thinly slicing apples is key to making flexible petals that roll easily.
  • Microwaving softens apples to prevent breakage during rolling.
  • Puff pastry must be thawed but kept cool for easy handling.
  • Use muffin tins to help roses keep shape while baking.
  • Apricot jam glaze adds both shine and extra flavor.
  • These can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.
  • Substitute honey if apricot jam is unavailable.

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