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Pastry Apple Roses Recipe

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Delight in these beautiful Pastry Apple Roses, a perfect blend of flaky puff pastry and tender cinnamon-sugar coated apple slices shaped into elegant rose forms. These charming treats are simple to make and ideal for any occasion, offering a visually stunning and delicious dessert or snack.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Pastry

  • 1 box (2 sheets) Pepperidge Farms puff pastry sheets
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon powder
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

Apple Filling

  • 3 red apples (Fuji recommended)
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 1–2 tsp granulated sugar
  • Small pinch cinnamon powder
  • 2 tbsp butter (for brushing)

Optional

  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tray: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously spray a muffin tray with nonstick cooking spray to ensure the pastries don’t stick during baking.
  2. Prepare Apples: Wash the apples thoroughly, cut each apple in half lengthwise, and carefully remove the core to create a flat surface for slicing.
  3. Slice Apples Thinly: Slice the apples thinly, widthwise, so you get slender, semi-circular slices perfect for bending into rose petals. Keep the cut side facing down to maintain their shape.
  4. Soak Apples in Lemon Juice: Place the apple slices in a bowl and squeeze the juice of half a lemon over them. This prevents browning and adds a zesty brightness.
  5. Add Sugar and Cinnamon to Apples: Sprinkle 1 to 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar and a small pinch of cinnamon powder over the apple slices. Toss them gently to coat evenly. Set aside the remaining sugar and cinnamon mixture for the pastry.
  6. Melt Butter and Prepare Puff Pastry: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Brush one side of each puff pastry sheet thoroughly with the melted butter to add richness and help the sugar-cinnamon mixture stick.
  7. Sprinkle Sugar and Cinnamon on Pastry: Combine the remaining granulated sugar and cinnamon powder, then evenly sprinkle this over the buttered side of each puff pastry sheet to infuse flavor.
  8. Cut Pastry into Strips: Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut each puff pastry sheet into six equal strips, making a total of 12 strips from both sheets.
  9. Arrange Apple Slices on Pastry: Lay a few of the prepared apple slices along one long edge of each pastry strip, with the rounded edges sticking out slightly to resemble rose petals.
  10. Fold and Roll Pastry: Carefully fold the bottom edge of the puff pastry strip up over the apples to sandwich them securely. Then, gently roll the strip starting from one end to form a rose shape.
  11. Place Roses in Muffin Tray: Place each rolled apple rose into a cup of the prepared muffin tray, spacing them apart but snug enough to hold their shape during baking.
  12. Bake the Apple Roses: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender and caramelized.
  13. Cool and Serve: Remove the muffin tray from the oven and allow the apple roses to cool in the tray for about 10 minutes. Optionally, dust the tops with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant finish.

Notes

  • Use firm apples like Fuji to ensure the slices hold their shape after baking.
  • Cut apple slices as thinly as possible to easily bend into rose shapes without breaking.
  • Make sure to brush the puff pastry well with melted butter for better browning and flavor.
  • If puff pastry sheets are frozen, thaw them completely in the refrigerator before use.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature; these pastries are best enjoyed fresh.
  • Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/pastry-apple-roses-recipe/