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Apple Roses Recipe

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Delightfully elegant Apple Roses made with thinly sliced red apples wrapped in buttery puff pastry, flavored with cinnamon sugar, and finished with apricot preserves. These delicate pastries are perfect for a festive breakfast, brunch, or dessert, offering a beautiful presentation and a warm, fruity flavor.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • All-purpose flour (for dusting)
  • Powdered sugar (optional for dusting)

Fruit

  • 2 medium or 3 small red apples
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Puff Pastry

  • 1 lb or 2 sheets of puff pastry (thawed according to package instructions)

Butter and Preserves

  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • 3 Tbsp apricot preserves or apple jelly

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C) and place a rack in the center. Butter or spray a 12-count muffin tin. Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Slice Apples: Cut the apples in half and remove the cores. Place each apple half flat side down and slice very thinly (about 1/16 inch thick) parallel to the base. Place the slices in a bowl with enough water to cover and squeeze the lemon juice over them. Microwave for 3-4 minutes until softened and flexible but not mushy. Drain and pat dry thoroughly.
  3. Prepare Pastry Strips: Unfold one sheet of thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Roll to 1/8 inch thickness, roughly 14 inches by 10 inches. Cut into 6 even strips approximately 2 inches wide and 10 inches long using a pizza cutter or knife.
  4. Fill: Brush the center of each pastry strip with melted butter, then sprinkle generously with the cinnamon sugar. Arrange 6-7 apple slices along the top half of each strip with the peels facing upward, overlapping slightly, allowing the apple edges to hang over the top of the strip. Brush apricot preserves over the apple slices.
  5. Fold and Roll: Fold the bottom half of the pastry strip up over the bottom edges of the apples. Starting from one end, carefully roll the strip into a rose shape. Place each rolled rose in one cup of the prepared muffin tin. Repeat this process for all pastry strips.
  6. Finish and Bake: Brush the outside of each rose with remaining melted butter and sprinkle the tops with the remaining cinnamon sugar. Bake in the preheated oven at 375˚F for 40 minutes or until the pastry is golden and fully cooked. If apples brown too quickly, tent the tin loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Use red apples like Gala or Fuji for the best appearance and sweetness.
  • Microwaving the apples softens them and makes them flexible for rolling without breaking.
  • Thoroughly drying apple slices prevents soggy pastry.
  • Adjust baking time as needed depending on your oven to avoid over-browning.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature, and dust with powdered sugar for a pretty finish.

Keywords: Apple roses, puff pastry dessert, cinnamon apple pastry, apricot preserve pastry, elegant fruit pastry

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