Cinnamon Apple Puff Pastry Roses Recipe
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 large red apples (such as Red Delicious or Pink Lady)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons apricot preserves or apple jam
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Core the apples and cut them in half from top to bottom. Slice them into very thin half-moon shapes. The thinner the slices, the easier they will be to roll without breaking. Place the slices in a bowl with water and lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Microwave the apple slices in the lemon water for about 3 minutes until they are soft and pliable. Drain the water and pat the slices dry with a paper towel. This step is crucial so the “petals” don’t snap when you roll the roses.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet into a rectangle. Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut the dough into 6 equal long strips, approximately 2 inches wide each.
- In a small bowl, mix the apricot preserves with a tablespoon of water and microwave for 1 minute to thin it out. Spread a thin layer of the preserves over each strip of dough. Sprinkle a mixture of cinnamon and sugar over the jam.
- Place the apple slices along the top half of a pastry strip, overlapping them slightly. The curved skin side of the apples should hang over the top edge of the dough. Fold the bottom half of the dough up over the bottom part of the apples. Starting from one end, carefully roll the strip into a cylinder. The apples will form the rose petals.
- Place each rose into a greased muffin tin. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 40 to 45 minutes. Ensure the pastry is fully cooked and golden brown. If the apples start to brown too much, you can cover the top loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes. Let them cool slightly before removing from the tin.