Description
Apple Rose Puffs are a visually stunning dessert made with puff pastry and thinly sliced apples. These apples are arranged in a way that mimics the shape of a rose when the pastry is rolled up. The apples’ red peels provide a vibrant contrast against the golden-brown pastry, creating a beautiful and aromatic dessert that is as delicious as it is impressive. Typically served warm, Apple Rose Puffs offer a wonderful balance of flavors and textures—crisp pastry, tender apple, and a hint of cinnamon.
Ingredients
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Puff pastry: 1 roll (thawed if frozen)
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Apples: 3 medium apples (preferably red-skinned varieties like Gala or Honeycrisp)
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Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons (helps prevent browning)
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Ground cinnamon: 2 teaspoons
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Sugar: 2-3 tablespoons (optional, depending on your sweetness preference)
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Apricot jam: 2 tablespoons (for glazing)
Instructions
Preparation Phase:
- Preheat oven: Set to 375°F (190°C)
- Prepare apples: Wash and core apples, leaving skin on for color
- Slice thinly: Cut apples into very thin slices (1/8 inch thick) using mandoline or sharp knife
- Prevent browning: Toss apple slices immediately with lemon juice
- Soften apples: Microwave apple slices for 1-2 minutes to make them pliable
Assembly Process:
- Prepare pastry: Roll out thawed puff pastry on floured surface
- Cut strips: Cut pastry into 6 strips, each about 2 inches wide and 10 inches long
- Season strips: Brush each strip lightly with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture
- Arrange apples: Place 7-9 apple slices along one half of each pastry strip with peel side facing out
- Fold pastry: Fold the bottom half of pastry over apples, leaving the red edges exposed
- Form roses: Starting from one end, carefully roll the pastry strip to create rose shape
Baking Instructions:
- Prepare muffin tin: Grease 6-cup muffin tin or use paper liners
- Place roses: Gently place each rolled apple rose into muffin cup
- Bake timing: Bake for 25-30 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown
- Check doneness: Apple tops should start to brown slightly in last 5 minutes
- Cool slightly: Let rest in pan for 5 minutes before removing
Notes
These Apple Rose Puffs are as stunning as they are delicious—perfect for impressing guests or adding elegance to your tea-time spread. Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: Low
Keywords: Apple Rose Puffs