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)
