How to Make Beautiful Puff Pastry Apple Roses
Transform simple ingredients into show-stopping desserts with these gorgeous puff pastry apple roses! This step-by-step guide will help you create a stunning and delicious treat that’s surprisingly easy to make.
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Ever looked at a puff pastry rose recipe and thought, “Wow, those are gorgeous, but must be difficult to make”? Well, the fact is, they are actually really simple to make. These edible roses are the perfect choice for weddings, Mother`s Day romantic dessert ideas, or easy Valentine’s Day recipes like my white chocolate strawberry quinoa bites.
Now, if you adore these roses, why not try our savory tomato puff pastry roses with cheese and onion, another tasty preet snack.
These vegan-friendly treats are guilt-free and packed with pure fruity goodness. So, like my Pretty Chocolate Banana Muffins or Chocolate Blueberry Bounty Bites, you can munch away at them with a clear conscience.
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This was amazing and such a treat! Thank you! Everyone in my family loved it.
🔍Recipe at a Glance
- 🌍Cuisine – International
- 🕒 Ready In – 1 hour, etc.
- 👩Serves – 10 roses
- 🔪Equipment Needed – Muffin tin, apple corer, chopping board
- 🥘Cook Method – Microwave, steamer, oven
- 🛒 Main Ingredients – Apples, puff pastry, oat flour
- 📖 Dietary Notes – Vegan
- 📊Skill Level – Easy, beginner level
- 👌Perfect for – Valentines, Mother`s Day, special occasions
- ❤️ Why You`ll Love this RECIPE – They are easy to make, cheap, and so elegant.
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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, jaw-dropping floral delights. It’s a fun and creative activity that anyone can enjoy.
Ingredients Notes and Substitutions
The best apples for puff pastry desserts – Depending on what color you want your roses, you can pick various apples. I usually like sweet, bright red or pink Lady. For a green rose, the Granny Smith apples would be perfect.
Almond flour – I sprinkle the pastry with finely sieved almond flour to add a subtle nutty flavor and a little extra nutrition. You can also substitute with ground hazelnuts, pistachios, or even oat flour. This is totally optional, and you can leave this step out if you prefer.
Fresh or frozen Puff Pastry – Ready to make or thawed out puff pastry. You can buy it in most local supermarkets.
Confectioner’s sugar or icing sugar – used to sprinkle on top of the apple roses (optional). 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, but you can substitute it with olive oil, avocado oil, almond oil, or ghee, depending on the dish. Each offers unique flavors and cooking benefits.
Strawberry jam – I use organic jams with fresh fruit and no added sugars. You can substitute with any organic jam or fruit compote made from fresh fruit and no added sugars, such as raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, or apricot jam, for a similar natural sweetness and fruit flavor.
Find the complete list of ingredients, quantities, and instructions in the PRINTABLE RECIPE CARD at the end of this post.
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. It has a sharp, nutty flavor and is slightly thicker in texture.
Simple Step-by-Step Puff Pastry Rose Recipe
- Lightly grease a muffin tray with melted coconut oil and preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Cut the lemon, squeeze out the juice, and mix it with melted coconut oil to coat the apple slices.
- Wash the apples, remove the cores, cut them in half, then slice them thinly.
- Coat the slices with the lemon juice and coconut oil. Soften the apple slices by microwaving them for 3–5 minutes or briefly steaming them, then keep them covered until ready to use.
- Roll out the puff pastry to less than 1/8-inch thickness, cut each pack into 10 rectangles, and spread strawberry jam along the center of each.
- Roll each pastry strip with the apple slices into a rose shape.
- Seal the ends, and place each one in a greased muffin tray.
- Sprinkle a small amount of confectioner’s sugar on top of the puff pastry apple roses (totally optional, I do this solely for decoration).
- Place the baking tray of roses directly on the middle shelf and bake them at for 40 minutes 180°c at until they are fully cooked and slightly browned.
Apple Roses FAQ`s
Usually two-three days, but you can make them 3 months ahead and freeze them once they are thoroughly cooled. 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 breaking. I would say the ideal thickness for slicing the apples is around 1/16 to 1/8 inch (1.5 to 3 mm). If you have a mandoline slicer, great as it 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.
Chill the pastry for ten minutes before baking, and avoid stretching it while rolling to prevent shrinking.
Top Tips for achieving a Perfect Rose Shape with the Pastry?
If a microwave isn’t available, you can steam or sauté the apple slices in a small amount of coconut oil, water, or vegan butter over medium heat. Cook them until they become flexible but not soft. 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. DO NOT OVERCOOK, it will make the puff pastry soggy.
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.
To get flaky puff pastry every time, make sure the 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 in the oven and finish baking. You can also loosely cover with aluminum foil for 10 minutes to prevent the apple roses from burning on the top.
Storage Tips
You can store these freshly baked delights in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. Alternatively, keep them 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 freshly cooked and served while they are still warm and crisp.
Common Puff Pastry Rose Mistakes
- Apple slices are too thick or too thin, making them difficult to roll or prone to breaking. Cut them evenly to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Apples are not softened enough, leading to uneven baking or difficulty rolling. Heat them until pliable before assembling.
- The pastry is not rolled thin enough, which makes the roses bulky and undercooked. Roll it to less than 1/8 inch for even baking.
- Overfilling the pastry causes spills and unraveling, so use a thin layer of jam and evenly spaced apple slices.
- The ends of the pastry aren’t sealed properly, causing the roses to unfold during baking. Press the edges firmly to secure.
- A muffin tin isn’t greased sufficiently, making removal difficult. Use coconut oil, plant-based butter, or non-stick spray.
- Baking at the wrong temperature burns the tops, so bake at 180°C (350°F) on the middle rack for even cooking.
- Removing roses from the tin too soon can cause them to fall apart. Let them cool for 10 minutes first.
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The Recipe Card and Notes
Puff Pastry Apple Roses
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Medium bright red sweet red apples
- 1 tablespoon of almond flour completely optional (rcipe works without)
- 2 Packs of ready-to- use puff pastry rectangle or sqaure shaped
- 1 tablespoon of confectioners sugar optional
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil cold-pressed
- 3 tablespoons of strawberry jam or jam/ compote of choice
- 3 tablespons of fresh lemon juice roughly the juice of one small lemon
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Instructions
- Lightly grease a muffin tray with melted coconut oil. I made ten beautiful apple roses using two sheets of puff pastry. Preheat the oven to 180°c, lightly grease a muffin tray for 10 roses.
- Cut the lemon in half, remove the seeds, and squeeze out the juice.
- Prepare the apples, wash them with their skins, and cut out the core with an apple corer. Cut the apple in half and then cut thin slices (not too thin so they break when the apple is heated). Arrange them on a big plate and coat them with lemon juice and melted coconut oil.
- If using a microwave, heat the apple slices on a microwave-safe plate for 3-5 minutes until softened, checking every 30 seconds. If you don't have a microwave, steam the slices for a few minutes and add the coconut oil and lemon juice so the apples absorb the flavor. Keep the plate covered with a kitchen towel until ready to use.
- Roll out the SQUARE or RECTANGLE 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). NOTE: You can get 5 roses from each sheet of pastry. The pastry weight for each pack is approximately 260 grams.
- Spread a thin layer of strawberry jam along the center of the pastry strip, covering it evenly. Sprinkle almond flour over the jam.
- Arrange the apple slices slightly overlapping each other along the top edge of the pastry strip, with the slices slightly extending over the edge. Fold the bottom edge of the pastry strip up and over the base of the apple slices, as shown.
- Starting from the end, 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 ten roses.
- 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 coconut oil or plant-based butter (or use a cooking spray).
- Place the tin directly on the middle shelf and bake it at 180°c for forty minutes until fully cooked. Turn off the heat and leave IT inside the oven for a further five minutes.
- This step is completely optional, but if you’d like, you can dust the apple roses with confectioners' sugar just before baking. This adds a touch of sweetness to enhance their flavor and helps create a delicate caramelized glaze as they bake. It also gives the roses a more polished and visually appealing finish, making them look even prettier.
- Once they come out of the oven, let the apple roses sit for 10 minutes before removing them from the tin. Transfer them to a cooling rack to finish cooling. If desired, once again sprinkle them with confectioners' sugar before serving. Enjoy your baked apple roses!
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Nutrition Profile
Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated automatically per serving. Values may vary depending on ingredients used and serving size. Adjust calculations accordingly if changes are made.
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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!
These looked absolutely beautiful and tasted amazing, Will definately be making again
I am pleased you enjoyed these amazing roses, they great thing is that they are so easy to make.
These apple roses were GORGEOUS and they tasted delicious!!! Making them again for my MIL’s birthday.
Yes Paula they are so pretty and they are so easy to make. Thank you!