Description
Delightfully elegant and simple to make, these Puff Pastry Apple Roses feature thinly sliced apples arranged beautifully in flaky puff pastry, brushed with apricot jam and a cinnamon-sugar sprinkle. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy fall dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Preparation
- 2 medium red apples (such as Gala or Honeycrisp)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Dough and Filling
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam or honey
- 1 tablespoon water
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a standard muffin tin or spray with baking spray to prevent sticking.
- Slice and Soften Apples: Core the apples and slice them very thinly (about 1/8-inch thick), keeping the skin on for color. Place the slices in a microwave-safe bowl with lemon juice and enough water to cover them. Microwave for 2–3 minutes until pliable but not mushy. Drain and pat dry the slices thoroughly.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry to a 9×12-inch rectangle. Cut the pastry into 6 equal strips lengthwise.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar and Jam Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. In another bowl, mix apricot jam or honey with water and microwave for 20 seconds to loosen it.
- Assemble Roses: Brush a thin layer of the apricot jam mixture over each pastry strip, then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon sugar. Arrange apple slices overlapping along the top half of each strip with the red skin edges sticking out above the strip. Fold the bottom half of the pastry over the apples and roll carefully from one end to the other to form the rose shape. Place each rose in a prepared muffin cup.
- Bake: Bake the apple roses in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Let the apple roses cool slightly before removing from the muffin tin. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant finish.
Notes
- You can substitute pear slices or mix apple varieties for different flavors and colors.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to elevate this dessert.
- Be careful not to overcook apple slices in the microwave; they should be flexible but not mushy.
