Puff Pastry Apple Roses
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Puff Pastry Apple Roses, a dessert that captures both elegance and simplicity. These charming pastries combine flaky puff pastry with sweet, cinnamon-spiced apple slices, artfully arranged to resemble blooming roses. Perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy brunch or a romantic celebration—these apple roses will impress your guests without requiring extensive baking skills. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can create a stunning centerpiece that tastes as wonderful as it looks. Serve them warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or alongside creamy vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable treat that is sure to delight everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed but cold)
- 2 apples (Honeycrisp or Pink Lady)
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Powdered sugar for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- Core the apples and slice them into very thin half-moons.
- Microwave apple slices with lemon juice and water for 1–2 minutes to soften.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into six strips.
- Layer apple slices along one edge of each strip, overlapping slightly.
- Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar over the apples.
- Fold the bottom half of the pastry up over the apples.
- Roll into a rose shape and place in the muffin tin.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
- Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple rose (75g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg