Apples, with their natural sweetness and versatile texture, are a staple in the world of baking. From the tart Granny Smith to the sweet Honeycrisp, each variety brings its unique flavor and character to desserts. Whatever scrumptious delight you're crafting, apples provide a perfect balance of moisture and flavor. Their ability to hold shape when baked makes them ideal for creating delightful treats that are as beautiful as they are delicious. We hope you enjoy the warmth and comfort of our popular Apple Roses. Guaranteed to transform your kitchen into a haven of irresistible aroma and flavor.
Apple Roses
Prep time: about 20 minutes Bake time: 40-45 minutes
Ingredients
1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
2 red apples (we use Red Delicious)
Juice of half a lemon
1 tablespoon of flour, to sprinkle your prep surface
3 tablespoons of Marionberry jam
Cinnamon
Powdered sugar for decorating (optional)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
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Thaw the puff pastry at room temperature (it should take about 20-30 minutes).
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Prepare a bowl half filled with water and the lemon juice. Cut the apples in half, remove the core, and cut the apples into paper-thin slices. Leave the peel so it will give a red color to your roses. Place the sliced apples in the bowl right away so they won’t change color.
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Microwave the apples in the bowl for about 3 minutes, to make them slightly softer and easier to roll.
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Unwrap the puff pastry over a clean and lightly floured counter. Using a rolling pin stretch the dough into a rectangular shape of about 12 x 9 inches. Cut the dough into six strips, each about 2 x 9 inches.
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In a bowl, place three tablespoons of Marionberry jam with two tablespoons of water. Microwave for about one minute so that the preserve will be easier to spread. Spread a thin layer of preserve on each strip of dough.
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Drain the apples.
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Arrange the apple slices on the dough, overlapping with one another. Make sure the top (skin side) of the slices sticks a little out of the strip. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
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Fold up the bottom part of the dough.
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Starting from one end, carefully roll the dough, keeping the apple slices in place. Seal the edge at the end, pressing with your finger, and place in a regular muffin cup. No need to grease the muffin mold if it’s silicone. Otherwise, make sure to grease with butter and flour (or spray).
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Do the same for all six roses. Bake for about 40-45 minutes, until fully cooked.
Notes: 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 get too brown on top, move the pan to a lower rack of the oven and finish baking. You can also cover loosely with aluminum foil for the last 10-15 minutes, to avoid burning the top. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy!