Description
Discover the art of creating stunning apple roses with this delightful recipe! These charming desserts not only capture attention with their elegant presentation, but they also offer a delicious combination of sweet and tart flavors that will impress any gathering. Perfect for holidays, romantic dinners, or casual get-togethers, these apple roses are surprisingly easy to make. With a flaky puff pastry base and beautifully arranged apple slices, they provide a fun baking project for both novice and experienced cooks alike. Follow our simple instructions to create these visually appealing treats that are sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 medium apples (60–70 thin slices)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (divided)
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- 1 sheet puff pastry (9.5 x 9 inches)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Core and slice apples thinly (about ⅛ inch).
- In a bowl, mix apple slices with 1 tablespoon melted butter, lemon juice, and salt. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until softened; let cool.
- Grease muffin tray with remaining melted butter.
- Combine coconut sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Roll out puff pastry into a rectangle (12 x 10 inches) and brush with apricot preserves; sprinkle with sugar mixture.
- Cut into six strips (10 x 2 inches) and layer apple slices along one edge of each strip.
- Fold dough over apples and roll up into a pinwheel shape; place in the muffin pan.
- Repeat until all strips are used; bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple rose (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg