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Why not treat your guests to an impressive yet easy fancy dessert? Get ready to be smitten by these beautiful Baked Apple Roses! Let me tell you why they will steal the show at your next gathering.
First things first, they’re absolutely tasty and a delightful treat for everyone. These vegan-friendly delights are guilt-free, and packed with pure fruity goodness. So you can indulge in them with a clear conscience.
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Now, let’s talk about their jaw-dropping appearance! Imagine delicate roses crafted from apple slices and surrounded by flaky puff pastry. It’s like a masterpiece you can devour. These edible floral creations are not only visually stunning but a unique and impressive way to elevate a simple apple dessert into a work of art.
But let`s get to the best part, they’re remarkably easy to make! Even if you’re not a master chef, there is no need to worry, with just a few simple steps, you can transform ordinary apple slices and puff pastry into these gorgeous floral delights. It’s a fun and creative activity that anyone can enjoy.
The Apple Puff Pastry Roses retain the natural sweetness and satisfying crunch of the apple. With each bite, you’ll experience a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will make your taste buds dance with joy.
So, whether you’re looking to impress your guests, enjoy a fancy dessert, or simply indulge in something truly delicious, these Beautiful Baked Puff Pastry Apple Roses have got you covered. They’re the perfect combination of beauty, taste, and simplicity, ensuring a memorable culinary experience for all. Give them a try and watch your dessert game reach new heights! For those chocolate lovers, why not check out my Pretty Chocolate Banana Muffins?
Why you are going to love these Apple Rose Desserts
• They are pretty and make a perfect gift for special occasions like Mother’s Day, Valentine’s, or birthdays.
• They are also relatively cheap to make for those on a budget.
• Loaded with Flavor
• Made with fresh apples
• Vegan
• Dairy-free
• Soy-free
• A quick healthy go breakfast option
• Meets your daily fruit quota
• Suitable for Vegetarians
Ingredients
.A complete list of ingredients, measurements, and instructions can be found in the RECIPE CARD below.
- Apples
- Almond flour
- Ready to use puff pastry
- Icing sugar
- Coconut oil
- Strawberry jam
- Lemon juice
Ingredient Notes
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Apples – Depending on what color you want your roses you can pick a variety of apples. I usually like sweet bright red or pink Lady. For a green rose, the Granny Smith apples would be perfect. I like to use shiny bright red apples with glossy skin that makes the roses look spectacular.
Almond Flour – I give the pastry a sprinkle with finely sieved almond flour. This gives the roses a little nutty flavor and makes them even more delicious.
The difference between almond flour and almond meal – You have probably heard the two sayings: Almond flour is made with blanched peeled almonds. It has a lighter texture, color, and flavor. Almond meal is made from raw unpeeled almonds has a sharp nutty flavor and is slightly thicker in texture.
Fresh or frozen Puff Pastry – Ready to make or thawed out puff pastry. You can buy it in most local supermarkets.
Icing sugar – Also known as confectioners sugar or icing sugar, is used to sprinkle on top of the apple roses. Sprinkle the cooled apple roses with sieved icing sugar. This will give them a beautiful fresh look.
Coconut oil – I buy organic, cold-pressed, unrefined virgin coconut oil in a glass jar.
Strawberry jam – I use organic jams with fresh fruit and no added sugars. The jam I prefer is those from CalValls. I used strawberry jam for the roses.
Lemon Juice – I squirt freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Recommended Tools
- 1 Sharp Knife
- 1 Chopping Board
- 1 Muffin Tin
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: These impressive apple rosettes may seem challenging to create, but they’re actually quite simple. Preheat the oven to 180°C and lightly grease a muffin tray with your preferred oil. I used coconut oil. I made ten rose pies using puff pastry and dusted the tray with powdered sugar.
Step 2: To prepare the apples, wash them with their skins and cut them into thin slices after quartering. Coat them with melted coconut oil and lemon juice.
If using a microwave, place the slices on a microwave-safe plate, ensuring they are slightly separated, and microwave on high for 45-60 seconds until softened. If you don’t have a microwave, steam the slices for a few minutes and add the coconut oil and lemon juice afterward. Keep the plate covered with a kitchen towel until ready to use.
Step 3: Roll out the puff pastry sheets to less than 1/8-inch thickness. Use a pizza cutter or a sharp pointed knife to cut five rectangles. (see images below) Dust the pastry with powdered sugar. NOTE: You can get 5 roses from each sheet of pastry.
Step 4: Spread over a thin layer of strawberry jam or the jam of your choice, then sprinkle over the almond flour. Place the apple slices slightly overlapping each other and slightly over the top edge of the pastry sheets, (see image below). Then fold the bottom edge of the puff pastry sheet over the top of the apple slices, as pictured.
How to roll them into a rose
Step 5: Carefully roll the dough, starting from one end, while keeping the apple slices in place. Seal the edge at the end by pressing with your finger. Do the same for all 10 roses.
Step 6: Place the rolled dough in a regular muffin cup. If using a silicone mold, there’s no need to grease it. However, if using a different type of mold, make sure to grease it with butter and flour (or use a cooking spray).
Step 7: Place the tin directly on the middle shelf of the preheated oven and bake them at 180°c for 40 minutes until fully cooked.
NOTE: Make sure the puff pastry is fully cooked on the inside before removing the roses from the oven! If after the first 30 minutes, the apples start to burn on top, move the muffin tin to a lower rack of the oven and finish baking. You can also cover loosely with aluminum foil for 10 minutes to avoid the apple roses burning on the top.
Step 8: Let them sit for 10 minutes, remove the roses from the tin, and finish cooling them on the rack. Give them a sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar before serving. Enjoy your baked apple roses!
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FAQs
While apples are commonly used for apple roses, you can experiment with other fruits like pears or peaches for a unique twist. Just make sure to adjust the preparation and baking time accordingly.
Yes, you can, but let it thoroughly freeze out before you use it.
Usually 3 – 4 days but you can make them 3 months ahead and freeze them once they are thoroughly cooled and wrap them individually. To reheat them, place the frozen apple roses back on a muffin tin and place them in a preheated oven at 180°c for 10 minutes until heated.
Slicing the apples thinly is crucial because it allows the slices to be pliable enough to roll up the rose easily without it breaking I would say the ideal thickness for slicing the apples is around 1/16 to 1/8 inch (1.5 to 3 mm). A mandoline slicer can help you achieve uniform thickness in your apple slices. This ensures that all the slices will cook evenly.
Yes, you can freeze unbaked apple roses for later use. After assembling the roses, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, make sure they are not touching, freeze them until solid, then transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag. When ready to bake, simply add a few minutes to the baking time.
Top Tips for achieving a perfect rose shape with the puff pastry?
If a microwave isn’t available, you can sauté apple slices in a small amount of coconut oil or vegan butter over medium heat. Cook them until they become flexible but not soft, approximately 20 seconds per side. Alternatively, you can add the apple slices to a pot of boiling water with a squirt of lemon juice and cook them for about 1 minute.
When arranging the apple slices on the puff pastry, overlap them consistently to create a smooth and continuous spiral. This helps in forming a tight rose shape.
Start by rolling the puff pastry and apple slices from one end tightly. The initial tight roll helps establish the core of the rose. Once you’ve reached the end of the puff pastry strip, seal it properly to prevent the rose from unraveling during baking. You can use a little water, milk, or wet flour wash to help seal the end.
Substitutions and Variations
You can swap the strawberry jam for another flavor of jam like a blackberry, apricot, peach, or raspberry.
Almond flour is not 100 percent necessary, I like the taste of the almonds and the crunchiness they give the rose, but by all means it is not essential and the rose can be made perfectly without it. You can substitute the almond flour for oat flour, coconut flour, or even ground nuts of your preference.
Storage Tips
You can store these freshly baked delights in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to two days. Or in the refrigerator for up to three or four days. You can always warm them up for a few minutes by placing them in the oven before serving. They are better if served on the same day when they are warm and crisp.
The Recipe
Puff Pastry Apple Roses
Equipment
- Chopping board,
- Sharp Knife
- Muffin Tin
Ingredients
- 3 sweet red apples
- 2 table spoons of almond flour
- 1-2 packs of ready to use puff pastry
- 2 table spoons of icing sugar
- 2 table spoons of coconut oil
- 3 table spoons of strawberry jam
- The juice of a fresh lemon.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°c, lightly grease a muffin tray for 10 roses and dust it over with powdered sugar.
- Wash the apples. leave on their skins, cut them into quarters and thinly slice them.
- Place the apple slices on a flat plate, suitable for microwaves and coat them with melted coconut oil and lemon juice. Pop them in the microwave for 3 to 4 minutes until they have softened. NOTE: If you don’t have a microwave you can steam them for a couple of minutes and add the coconut oil and lemon juice after steaming.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets to less than 1/8-inch thickness. Use a pizza cutter or a sharp pointed knife to cut five rectangles. Dust the pastry with powdered sugar. NOTE: You can get 5 roses from each sheet of pastry.
- Spread over a thin layer of strawberry jam, then sprinkle over the almond flour.
- Place the apple slices slightly overlapping each other and slightly over the top edge of the pastry sheets, (see images below). Then fold the bottom edge of the puff pastry sheet over the top of the apple slices, as pictured.
- Starting from one end, roll the pastry but not too tightly to form a beautiful rose shape. Seal with the end of the dough strip. Do this with all ten of the apple roses.
- Transfer the roses to the prepared muffin tin. Sprinkle with a little more powdered sugar.
- Place the tin directly in the middle shelf of the preheated oven and bake them at 180°c for 40 minutes. If you notice the apple start to burn at the top, you can loosly cover them with alumium foil.
- Take them out of the oven and let them sit for 10 minutes, remove the roses from the tin, and finish cooling them on the rack. Give them a sprinkle with sieved icing sugar. Enjoy your baked apple roses while they are warm and crisp!
Notes & Suggestions
- RED OR GREEN APPLES
- FRESH OR FROZEN PUFF PASTRY
- JAM OR CHOICE
- CONFECTIONERS SUGAR
- 1 LEMON
- ALMOND FLOUR (OPTIONAL) MAY USE OAT OR COCONUT FLOUR OR GROUND NUTS
Nutrition Profile:
The Nutritional information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically per serving
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Tu foto de los pasteles de manzana es super bonita, no se si te acuerdas de mi, soy tu amiga Naiara.
Hola Naiara , si que me acuerdo de ti, un da vendrás y te invito una tartita.
me alegro que te gusta
Me alegro que te gustan!
5 star on these gorgeous apple roses- They will be a big part of my fall entertaining/Charcuterie
Glad you like them Covita!
Not only are these GORGEOUS but they are delicious as well. Thanks for the recipe!
You are welcome Lily! Glaf you like the recipe.
Enjoyed these for dessert last night and they did not disappoint! Turned out beautiful and delicious; definitely, the best way to enjoy apples!
Thank you Sara, I am pleased they turned out good for you. They are indeed a great way to use up any extra apples.
These always turn out so pretty and SO tasty. We’re in love!
Thank you Dana, yes they always do!
These baked apple roses look amazing! A fun and fancy dessert to serve after dinner.
Thank you Biana, they make an impressive pretty dessert!
This was amazing and such a treat! Thank you! Everyone in my family loved it.
Thank you Shadi! I am pleased that your guests enjoyed them!
These are absolutely gorgeous! Love how they kept their shape & how yummy they are!
Thank you Amy, yes they do keep their hape well.
Made these for a party over the weekend and they were an absolute hit! So pretty and festive; there weren’t any left!
Haha yes they disappeared uickly in my home. They are always a success! Glad you liked them Jacque!
These are beautiful, elegant and delicious! Looking forward to impressing my family with these.
Thank you Nikki, let me know what the family think when you make them.
Wonderful! Who know that you can make roses from apples, so creative!
They are so easy to Charla, let me know if you make them.
Both gorgeous and delicious! Made them last night with Granny Smiths to make a green rose, and they were just adorable! Absolutely worth the effort!
Thank you Leva, yes I have also made green ones with all kind of veggies though. Glad you were inspired to make them!
These are absolutely gorgeous! But they also taste phenomenal! Can’t wait to make them again.
Thank you Justine! I am so glad you tried them and you are already thinking of making them again. Yep, that do taste great with every crunch!
These look as pretty as they sound delicious. I love the sweet flavors and that lovely presentation.
Thank you so much Beth!
These are so beautiful! I can’t wait to try making them, you make it look so easy!
Your recipes are a delicious reminder that cooking can be both creative and comforting.
That is so kind of you to say that Alison, thank you so much!
These beautiful baked apple roses are much easier to make than I thought. They will be the star of the show at my next brunch.
Yes they really are easy to make, no one would ever believe they are that easy. Thank you Andrea!
These are so beautiful. Using the puff pastry is a nice shortcut and makes the assembly easy. These apple roses would be perfect to bring to the next bridal shower I’m invited to.
That you Elizabeth! yes the puff pastry is fantastic! I`m not a big fan at making my own pastry
Thank you for the incredible flavors and textures your recipes deliver, elevating every meal.
Glad you like the recipe Alison!
These were stunning and so delicious! Everyone loved them at our ladies’ book club! This recipe is going on rotation. Thank you for the recipe!
That is really good news Emily! Yes please, do share the recipe!
I was surprised how easy these were to make and they impressed everyone at a bridal shower that I hosted. Thank you!+
Thank you so much Colleen1 I am pleased you were inspired to make them for your bridal shower.
This is such a pretty dessert!! I can’t wait to make these the next time we have friends over for dinner – I’m sure everyone will love it!
Anjali, people are suprised at how easy they are to make. Glad you like them!
These puff pastry roses look fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
Your welcome Kushigalu1!
Love this Puff Pastry Apple Roses recipe!!! they look so pretty and delicious. Easy to make and never seen this before on any gathering I have been, would be a good idea to make them and surprise them. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you Elissa, pleased you like them!
They look so gorgeous!! Am going to give it a try with my kids, it will make a good project! Thanks for sharing.
Glad you like them Kechi! They are real fun to make, sure your kids will love them!