Apple Rose Puff Pastries Recipe

A stunning and delicious treat, these Apple Rose Puff Pastries are not only beautiful but also simple to prepare. With thin slices of apple layered in puff pastry, these pastries resemble delicate roses and are perfect for impressing guests at any gathering. The combination of sweet apples, cinnamon, and buttery puff pastry makes this dessert a true showstopper.

Ingredients

Servings: 6 apple rose pastries
Puff Pastry Sheets: 1 package (about 500 g / 17.6 oz)
Apples (thinly sliced): 2 large (preferably red for a nice contrast)
Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons (to prevent apples from browning)
Sugar: 2 tablespoons
Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
Butter (melted): 2 tablespoons
Powdered Sugar: For dusting

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. This ensures that your pastries don’t stick and makes for an easy cleanup.

Step 2: Prepare the Apples

Start by cutting the apples in half and removing the core. Slice the apples thinly into half-moon shapes. You want the slices to be thin enough so they can be rolled easily, yet thick enough to retain their shape during baking.
In a small bowl, combine 2 cups of water with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. This lemon-water mixture helps to soften the apples slightly, making them more pliable for rolling, and prevents them from browning. Soak the apple slices in this mixture for about 5 minutes. After soaking, drain the apple slices and pat them dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.

Step 3: Prepare the Puff Pastry

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheets to ensure they are thin but not overstretched. You want to maintain the structure of the pastry while making it easier to roll. Once rolled out, use a knife or a pizza cutter to cut the pastry into 6 equal strips, each about 2 inches (5 cm) wide.

Step 4: Assemble the Roses

In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of sugar with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Brush each strip of puff pastry with melted butter. This adds richness and helps the cinnamon-sugar mixture stick. Then, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over each buttered strip of puff pastry.
Now, take your apple slices and arrange them along the top edge of each puff pastry strip, overlapping the slices slightly. Make sure the rounded edge of the apples sticks out from the top of the pastry, as this will create the rose petal effect. Once the apple slices are arranged, fold the bottom half of the pastry strip up to cover the lower edge of the apple slices. This will help hold everything together when you roll the pastry.

Step 5: Roll the Pastries

Gently roll the pastry strip from one end to the other to form a rose shape. Be careful to roll tightly enough so the pastry holds its shape but not so tight that the apple slices break. Place each rolled apple rose into a muffin tin or directly onto the prepared baking tray. Using a muffin tin helps the roses keep their shape during baking.

Step 6: Bake the Apple Roses

Bake the apple rose puff pastries in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the apple slices are tender. Keep an eye on them during the last few minutes of baking to ensure they don’t overbrown. If the apples seem to be browning too quickly, you can cover them lightly with aluminum foil for the remaining baking time.

Step 7: Serve and Enjoy

Once the apple roses are baked to perfection, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Before serving, dust the apple roses with powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch. These apple rose puff pastries are best enjoyed warm, but they can also be served at room temperature.

Nutritional Information (per portion, approximate)

Calories: 240 kcal
Carbohydrates: 36 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 10 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 120 mg

These Apple Rose Puff Pastries are not only visually stunning but also full of delightful flavors. The buttery, flaky puff pastry combined with the sweetness of the apples and the warmth of cinnamon makes these pastries an irresistible treat. Whether you’re serving them at a special occasion or simply treating yourself, they are sure to impress!