Imagine serving a dessert so stunning that your guests will be speechless before they even take a bite. These Puff Pastry Apple Roses are not just a treat for your taste buds, but a visual masterpiece that transforms simple ingredients into an elegant French-inspired delicacy. With just a few easy steps, you can create these Instagram-worthy pastries that look like they've been crafted by a professional pastry chef – but the secret is, they're surprisingly simple to make!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: French
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 2 apples
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Flour for dusting
Instructions
- Thaw the puff pastry sheet at room temperature for about 20 minutes until it becomes pliable but still cool.
- Wash and core the apples. Slice them very thinly using a mandoline or sharp knife, keeping the skin on for color and texture.
- Immediately toss apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a separate small bowl.
- Lightly dust your work surface with flour. Carefully roll out the puff pastry sheet to thin it slightly and create a more flexible surface.
- Cut the pastry into 6 long strips, approximately 2 inches wide and 10 inches long.
- Arrange apple slices along the top edge of each pastry strip, overlapping them slightly and allowing the tops to peek out above the pastry edge.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the apple slices.
- Fold the bottom half of the pastry strip upward, covering the bottom of the apple slices.
- Carefully roll each strip from one end to the other, creating a rose-like shape where apple slices form the "petals".
- Place the rolled roses in a greased muffin tin, ensuring they are secure and upright.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the apple roses for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before carefully transferring to a serving plate.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Tips
- Use firm, crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best texture and shape
- Slice apples extremely thin and uniformly to ensure even cooking and beautiful rose formation
- Work quickly after slicing apples to prevent browning, and keep lemon juice nearby
- Ensure puff pastry is cool but pliable for easy handling
- Don't overfill your pastry strips to maintain the delicate rose shape
- A mandoline slicer can help create perfectly thin, consistent apple slices
- Grease your muffin tin well to prevent sticking
- Let the roses cool slightly before removing to maintain their delicate structure
- For extra elegance, serve with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of caramel
- These roses are best served fresh and warm on the day they're baked
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 217kcal
Carbohydrates: 34g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
