Baked Apple Roses
DifficultyMedium
Servings6 roses
Prep time20 minutes
Cook time40 minutes
Total time1 hour
Delicate apple slices rolled into golden puff pastry with a touch of cinnamon and apricot glaze — a beautiful, cozy treat for any occasion. Perfect for brunch, tea time, or when you want something elegant yet easy.
Ingredients
- 2 large Red apples , (like Honeycrisp or Gala)
- 1 sheet Puff pastry sheet, thawed
- 3 tbsp Apricot preserves
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- Powdered sugar (for dusting), Optional
Instructions
Prepare the apples:
- 1
Cut apples in half, core them, and slice very thinly (about ⅛ inch).
- 2
Place slices in a bowl with water and lemon juice. Microwave for 3 minutes to soften.
Assemble the roses:
- 1
Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 6 strips (about 2 inches wide).
- 2
Microwave the apricot preserves with 1 tbsp water for 30 seconds. Stir to loosen.
- 3
Brush each puff pastry strip with the apricot preserves.
- 4
Lay apple slices along the top edge of each strip, overlapping, with the red peel side sticking out above the edge.
- 5
Sprinkle cinnamon over the apples.
- 6
Fold the bottom of the pastry strip up over the apples and carefully roll each strip into a rose shape.
- 7
Place each rose into a muffin tin lined with parchment or greased well.
Bake:
- 1
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 minutes, or until golden and crisp. If the apples brown too quickly, loosely tent with foil.
- 2
Cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
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Storage: Best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temp for up to 2 days.
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Make-ahead: Assemble roses ahead and refrigerate before baking.
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Swaps: Use pear slices for a fun twist. Substitute the apricot preserves with honey or maple syrup.
Nutrition (per 100g)
| Calories | 210kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 30g |
| Fat | 9g |
| Protein | 2g |
