Apple Puff Pastry Roses

Looking for a simple yet elegant dessert? These Apple Puff Pastry Roses check all the boxes. They're easy to prepare, use everyday ingredients, and bake up into golden, flaky pastries with delicate apple “petals.” You'll find them ideal for holiday gatherings or a cozy afternoon at home.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword apples, puff pastry

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 286kcal

Ingredients

2 medium apples red-skinned varieties like Honeycrisp or Gala work well for color and flavor
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup water
1 frozen puff pastry sheet thawed
1/4 cup apricot jam
2 teaspoons cinnamon sugar**

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners*. Set aside.
Core and thinly slice the apples. Place them in a microwave-safe bowl with the lemon juice and 1 cup of water. Microwave for about two minutes until the slices are just tender and pliable. Drain well and let them cool slightly.
Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to smooth any creases. Cut the sheet into six long strips.
Warm the apricot jam slightly (10–15 seconds in the microwave works well) to make it easier to spread. Brush a thin layer of jam over each strip of puff pastry.
Lay the apple slices along the top half of each strip, overlapping slightly with the rounded skin edges peeking above the pastry.
Starting at one end, roll the strip up into a spiral to form a rose shape. Place each roll into a paper-lined muffin cup.
Sprinkle the tops with cinnamon sugar.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and cooked through. If the apple edges start to brown too quickly, tent the pan loosely with foil during the last 10 minutes.
Let the pastries cool in the tin for about five minutes before carefully removing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

*You can find the paper liners I used here.

**Cinnamon sugar: Combine 1 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon and store in a jar. You’ll only need a little for this recipe, but it keeps well and is great on toast or oatmeal.

These are delightful as a simple afternoon snack or light dessert. For something more indulgent, dust them with powdered sugar or pair them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of salted caramel sauce.

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