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Puff Pastry Apple Roses

Published: Sep 15, 2022 · Modified: Jul 3, 2024 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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Apple roses are very attractive dessert, fun to make, easy and super delicious. With a handful of ingredients and less than 20 minutes prep time you will have a dessert that will be the talk of the party.

Next time, try this baked brie in puff pastry recipe, so easy and delicious.

Two apple roses on a black surface.

Puff pastry filled with cinnamon and brown sugar, rolled with slices of apple, baked and drizzled with some goodness.

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  • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
  • 📝 Ingredients
  • 🥄 Instructions
  • 💡 Expert Tips
  • 👩‍🍳 Variations
  • 📣 Related Recipes
  • More Puff Pastry Recipes
  • Baked Apple Roses

❤️ Why You'll Love It

  • A very easy recipe that does not require baking experience.
  • Perfect for entertaining especially for beginners.
  • Impressive and looks so cute on the dessert table.
  • Versatile with tons of options.
  • Kid and adult friendly recipe.

📝 Ingredients

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

  • Apples.
  • Puff Pastry.
  • Brown sugar.
  • Cinnamon.
  • Unsalted butter

🥄 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

A collage of two images showing how to cut and microwave apple slices.
  • Wash apple and core, cut in half and thinly slice each half as shown above.
  • In a microwave safe bowl add apple slices then pour water and lemon juice over and mix well. Microwave until tender, this will take about 3-4 minutes.
A collage of four images showing hot to assemble apple roses.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry sheet then cut into 4 equal parts.
  • Make the sugar mixture in a small bowl. Brush one puff pastry slice with melted butter, sprinkle two tablespoons of the sugar mixture and arrange apple slices.
  • Fold the bottom part over and roll Until you reach the other end and you'll get this beautiful rose.
Apple roses in a muffin tin ready to be baked.
  • Place into buttered muffin tin and continue with the rest of the puff pastry then bake as directed below.

💡 Expert Tips

Some people do not like the fact that roses get out of the oven darker and the apples lose their color, which is obviously natural. This did not bother me, but if this is your case, you might want to loosely cover the muffin tin with foil to help reduce that.

  • If you do not have a microwave you can bake the apple slices in the oven. Mix apple slices with lemon juice and spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake on 350F for 10-12 minutes or until tender and pliable. Wait for them to cool down before proceeding with the recipe.
  • It is always a good idea to butter your muffing tin before placing the roses in so they will not stick especially when the sugar caramelizes.
  • Another idea is to line the muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • I've found that 4 parts makes big roses which is something me and my husband appreciated but was hard for the little ones to bite into. So you might want to cut it into 6 parts if you want to make them smaller.
  • If you are left with some remaining sugar mixture you can sprinkle them on top of the roses for a more crunch. If you do so make sure to use cupcake liners though.
  • For a total of 8 roses I've used two medium red delicious apples.
Apple roses on a white platter.

👩‍🍳 Variations

You can serve apple roses plain, dusted with some powdered sugar, drizzled with your favorite sauce, cream cheese frosting, caramel sauce, vanilla icing or Chantilly cream.

📣 Related Recipes

  • This Apple bundt cake is easy delicious with a delicious cream cheese filling, perfect for fall.
  • Best fluffy marshmallow frosting recipe, easy to make with a handful of ingredients. This is the perfect frosting for cakes and cupcakes.
  • Baklava rolls are the perfect portioned treat for any occasion. The delicious blend of sweet, nutty and crunchy makes these rolls irresistible!
  • Healthy Baked Apple Slices is a delicious treat or side dish with a variety of apples flavored with cinnamon and naturally sweetened with honey. This is a perfect side dish for your holiday table.
A close up look at an apple rose with a bite taken off of it.

More Puff Pastry Recipes

  • This raspberry danish has a buttery flaky base with a sweet and tangy raspberry lemon filling. Topped with fresh raspberries and dusted with powdered sugar these are an elegant dessert yet so simple to make.
  • If you're craving a delightful treat with minimal effort, this irresistible Puff Pastry Chocolate Croissants Recipe is the right fit for you. Flaky, buttery layers oozing with warm chocolate with a little crunch at the top, perfect for parties or quick snack.

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An apple rose on a dark surface.

Baked Apple Roses

Beautifully gourmet style baked apple roses in puff pastry. An easy dessert that is so hard to resist and great for entertaining.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour
Servings: 8
Calories: 410kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 2 medium apples cored and thinly sliced.
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1 ½ teaspoon lemon juice.
  • 2 Puff pastry sheets thawed
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter melted

For the cinnamon sugar:

  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.

For garnishing:

  • Powdered sugar, or any sauce, frosting or icing you like

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F and butter, or spray, your muffin tin.
  • In a Microwave safe bowl, place water, lemon juice and mix well, then add apple slices and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes until soften.
  • In a separate bowl combine brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Lightly roll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface then cut into 4 equal parts.
  • Brush each part with some melted butter, sprinkle about a 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar mixture on.
  • Layer the apple slices along the long edge of the dough, make sure that they are overlapping.
  • Fold bottom part of the puff pastry sheet over the apples and roll.
  • Bake until nicely browned, take about 30-40 minutes.

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Notes

  • If you do not have a microwave you can bake the apple slices in the oven. Mix apple slices with lemon juice and spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake on 350F for 10-12 minutes or until tender and pliable. Wait for them to cool down before proceeding with the recipe.
  • It is always a good idea to butter your muffing tin before placing the roses in so they will not stick especially when the sugar caramelizes.
  • Another idea is to line the muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • I've found that 4 parts makes big roses which is something me and my husband appreciated but was hard for the little ones to bite into. So you might want to cut it into 6 parts if you want to make them smaller.
  • If you are left with some remaining sugar mixture you can sprinkle them on top of the roses for a more crunch. If you do so make sure to use cupcake liners though.
  • Some people do not like the fact that roses get out of the oven darker and the apples lose their color, which is obviously natural. This did not bother me, but if this is your case, you might want to loosely cover the muffin tin with foil to help reduce that.
  • Storage:
    • It is best to consume apple roses on the day they were made but if you have leftover roses place them on an air tight container and refrigerate for 203 days.
  • Make ahead:
    • You can assemble apple roses, place in the muffin tin, cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg
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First published Feb 21, 2017 . Last updated February 3, 2022 with important tips, clear step by step instructions and readability.

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  1. Lail

    September 24, 2019 at 9:54 am

    5 stars
    These looked pretty and tasted delicious.

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    • Amira

      September 25, 2019 at 12:48 pm

      Thanks Lail, they are for sure pretty treats. Happy you liked it.

      Reply
  2. Merryn Galluccio (@MerrynGalluccio)

    June 13, 2017 at 8:08 pm

    This is the prettiest dessert I have ever seen. An edible apple rose garden, thanks for sharing y9our method Amira 8)

    Reply
    • Amira

      July 05, 2017 at 2:22 pm

      Thank you Merryn:) let me know if you try it!

      Reply
  3. Abbe@This is How I Cook

    February 24, 2017 at 12:17 pm

    I do need to try these! Have seen them many places but I am dying to eat one!

    Reply
  4. Agness of Run Agness Run

    February 22, 2017 at 4:35 pm

    These apple roses are so adorable, Amira! You are very creative, can't wait to try this!

    Reply
  5. Evelyne CulturEatz

    February 22, 2017 at 12:59 pm

    These are so pretty Amira. they hav ebeen on my bucket list for so long. I think you have the best how-to pictures I have seen too. Ironically I juts ate an apple bun a colleague bought at a local pasty shop lol. Pinned!

    Reply
  6. John/Kitchen Riffs

    February 22, 2017 at 8:44 am

    Pretty! And tasty, I'll bet. I need to stock up on frozen puff pastry -- I usually have some in the freezer, but I'm out. Really nice recipe -- thanks.

    Reply

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