Craving a dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious? Look no further than Apple Roses Dessert! This recipe is a game-changer – quick to whip up, surprisingly healthy, and bursting with flavor. Plus, it looks like you’ve spent hours crafting something truly special. I remember the first time I made these for a last-minute brunch; everyone was so impressed, and no one believed how easy they were to make! Prepare to wow your friends and family with this stunning treat.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother used to make a simple apple tart every fall, and the aroma would fill the entire house. While Apple Roses Dessert are a modern twist, they bring back that same comforting feeling. They combine elegance with ease, making them perfect for everything from a casual weeknight treat to an impressive dessert for a dinner party. The delicate rose shape and the sweet, cinnamon-infused apples are irresistible.
Ingredients
- 2 large red apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam (optional, for glaze)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prep the Apples: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Quarter the apples and then thinly slice them. Soak the sliced apples in a bowl of cold water with a squeeze of lemon juice for about 5 minutes to keep them from browning and to make them more pliable.
- Prepare the Pastry: Unfold the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut the sheet into 6 long strips.
- Assemble the Roses: Brush each pastry strip with melted butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Arrange the Apples: Slightly overlap the apple slices along the top half of each pastry strip, with the rounded edge of the apple slices extending slightly over the edge of the pastry.
- Roll ‘Em Up: Gently fold the bottom half of the pastry over the apple slices. Carefully roll up each strip to form a rose shape.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the apple roses in a muffin tin. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Glaze (Optional): Warm the apricot jam in the microwave for a few seconds until it is easily spreadable. Brush the warm jam over the roses for a shiny finish.
- Serve: Let the Apple Roses Dessert cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired. Enjoy this visually stunning and delicious treat!
Apple Roses Dessert
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Quarter the apples and then thinly slice them. Soak the sliced apples in a bowl of cold water with a squeeze of lemon juice for about 5 minutes to keep them from browning and to make them more pliable.2 large red apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- Unfold the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut the sheet into 6 long strips.1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- Brush each pastry strip with melted butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.2 tablespoons butter, melted, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Slightly overlap the apple slices along the top half of each pastry strip, with the rounded edge of the apple slices extending slightly over the edge of the pastry.2 large red apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- Gently fold the bottom half of the pastry over the apple slices. Carefully roll up each strip to form a rose shape.
- Place the apple roses in a muffin tin. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Warm the apricot jam in the microwave for a few seconds until it is easily spreadable. Brush the warm jam over the roses for a shiny finish.2 tablespoons apricot jam (optional, for glaze)
- Let the Apple Roses Dessert cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired. Enjoy this visually stunning and delicious treat!Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)