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Puff Pastry Apple Roses A close-up of a single baked apple rose pastry on a white round stand, with several more apple roses cooling on a wire rack in the background and green and red apples nearby.

Puff Pastry Apple Roses

Delicate Puff Pastry Apple Roses made with golden puff pastry and tender apple slices, perfect for a festive dessert or brunch centerpiece.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Keyword: apple roses, elegant dessert, holiday dessert, puff pastry dessert
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Microwave Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 54 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 200kcal
Cost: $12

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry thawed according to package directions
  • 3-5 medium Pink Lady or Granny Smith apples thinly sliced, unpeeled for color
  • 2-3 cups cold water to cover apple slices
  • 2 Tablespoons honey or lemon juice prevents browning
  • 2 Tablespoons fruit jam or apple butter apricot or blueberry recommended
  • Powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar for optional dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  • Core the apples and slice them as thin as possible using a sharp knife or mandolin, leaving the peel intact for vibrant color.
    A bowl of thinly sliced red and green apples soaking in water to prevent browning, with two whole apples and a wooden spoon nearby.
  • Place the apple slices in a bowl and cover with 2–3 cups cold water. Stir in honey or lemon juice. Microwave for 3–5 minutes until slices are pliable, checking that they bend without breaking.
  • Gently roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets to remove creases. Cut each sheet into 6 long strips, creating 12 strips total.
  • Spread a thin layer of jam or apple butter along each puff pastry strip. If too thick, add a teaspoon of water to thin.
    A strip of puff pastry brushed with berry jam, prepared for rolling into a rose shape, with a bowl of apple slices and a muffin tin visible above.
  • Remove the apple slices from water and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange them along the top half of each pastry strip, overlapping slightly. Fold the bottom of the pastry over the apple edges.
    A strip of puff pastry brushed with fruit jam and lined with thin apple slices, ready to be rolled into an apple rose, next to a bowl of apple slices and a muffin tin.
  • Carefully roll each strip from one end to form a rose shape. Place each rose into the prepared muffin tin immediately to hold shape.
    A 12-cup muffin tin filled with apple rose pastries, some made with red apple slices and some with yellow apple slices, arranged neatly before baking.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes until the puff pastry is golden and fully cooked.
  • Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar before serving.

Notes

These elegant apple roses are easier to make than they look. Serve warm or at room temperature for a charming treat that brings a touch of whimsy to any dessert table.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 200kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 8g (12%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg (3%) | Sodium: 120mg (5%) | Potassium: 100mg (3%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 12g (13%) | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 4mg (22%)
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