This Apple Rose Puff Pastry recipe is an easy beautiful way to serve dessert. Follow this easy step by step tutorial to make them for your next brunch or Holiday dinner.
When I first saw a picture of this apple pastry I thought they were the most beautiful dessert ever. They are little rose apple pies and a wonderful alternative to traditional apple pie.
Of course, I thought they must be extremely hard to make. But I’m so happy I was wrong about that! This recipe is much easier to make than they look!
I bought Pepperidge Farm puffed pastry sheets in the freezer section of the grocery store.
All you have to do is cut 3 apples in half from top to bottom. Slice them thin. Roll the pastries a little bit and cut them into 6 equal strips.
Then, spread a little apricot preserves. Place the apples slices. Fold, roll, place in a muffin tin and bake.
This easy recipe will wow your family and friends! I served them warm with a little vanilla ice cream too.
Ingredients Needed
Makes 12 apple roses
Apples – Use Gala, McIntosh or Courtland apples this recipe.
Puff pastries sheets – Thawed per package directions. To roll the apple slices and preserves in for a crispy crust.
Apricot preserves – to give a nice extra sweetness.
Water – to add to the apricot preserves to thin a little.
Lemon juice – add to the water to keep the apple slices from turning brown.
Cinnamon and sugar – To sprinkle over the top for a little added Fall seasoning.
Powdered sugar – Optional additional sprinkle topping
How To Make this Puff Pastry Roses Recipe
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
Remove puffed pastries from freezer and thaw according to package.
With a sharp knife, slice the apples in half from top to bottom
Remove the core ends and then scoop out the core in the center.
Slice the apples into very thin slices.
Fill a medium bowl microwave safe bowl half full of water and squeeze the lemon juice into the water.
Place the sliced apples in the water and microwave for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
Drain the apples into a colander.
Mix the apricot preserves and water together in a bowl.
When puff pastry sheet is thawed, place them flat on a floured surface.
Roll the sheet of puff pastry dough out with a rolling pin to flatten just a little more and to remove the perforated lines in the dough.
Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut each pastry into 6 equal long slices.
One at a time, spoon apricot preserve mixture onto a slice of pastry.
Place 7-9 apple slices along one half of the puff pastry strip with the peel side facing out.
Fold the pastry in half to cover the apples.
Starting on one end, roll the pastry and apples to the other end of the pastry to form the rose shape.
Place in a muffin tin
Continue with the other pieces of pastry strips until 12 apple roses have been made.
Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if desired. (mix 1 TBSP cinnamon to 3TBSP of sugar)
Place a baking pan of water on the bottom rack of oven so the bottom of pastries do not burn.
Bake at 375 for 40 -45 minutes.
Top with a little powered sugar if desired as well.
ENJOY!!!
Variations:
- Swap the apricot preserves for another flavor of preserves or jam like blackberry, strawberry, or raspberry
2. Substitute the fruit preserves for Nutella, caramel sauce, apple butter, or cream cheese.
Tips:
Slice the apples as thin as you can to insure the cook completely.
Faq’s
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Place the apple roses in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F and heat for 5-10 minutes until warmed through. You can also microwave for 15-20 seconds but they may lose their crispiness.
Yes, after they are thoroughly cooled wrap each individual rose in plastic wrap and place them in a plastic resealable freezer bag. To reheat, place the frozen apple roses back in a muffin tin and place in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 10 minutes until heated through.
Try these other apple recipes too:
Apple Rose Puffed Pastries
Ingredients
- 3 apples
- 2 sheets of puffed pastries thawed
- 6 Tablespoons of apricot preserves
- 4 Tablespoons of water
- juice of 1/2 a lemon or 2 Tablespoons of lemon juice
- cinnamon
- sugar
Instructions
- Remove puffed pastries from freezer and thaw according to package
- Slice the apples in half from top to bottom
- Remove the core ends and then scoop out the core in the center
- Slice the apples into very thin slices
- Fill a medium sized bowl half full of water
- Squeeze the lemon juice into the water.
- Place the sliced apples in the water and microwave for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Drain the apples into a colander.
- When pastries are thawed, place them flat on a floured surface.
- Roll the pastries out with a rolling pin the flatten just a little more.
- Cut each pastry into 6 equal slices.
- One at a time, spoon apricot preserve mixture onto a slice of pastry.
- Place 7-9 apple slices along one half of the pastry slice with the peel side facing out.
- Fold the pastry in half to cover the apples.
- Starting on one end, roll the pastry and apples to the other end of the pastry.
- Place in a muffin tin.
- Continue with the other pieces of pastries until you have 12 apple roses.
- Place a pan of water on the bottom rack of oven so the bottom of pastries do not burn.
- Bake at 375 for 40 -45 minutes.
Vijaya
Hi Sherri, I made these lovely apple rose puffed pastries today. They turned out stunning! I clicked a few pics and what a sight they are!
Sherri
I am so happy to hear that!! They are one of my favorites to make! Happy New Year!!
Making ahead
Are these able to freeze?
Grace
Hello,
I tried these today. they look beautiful, but i had one problem, pastry on the outside was cooked, but the middle stayed uncooked. I even tried to put some tin foil over them and kept them in longer, but still no luck. Had to chuck the whole lot out.
Any suggestions?
Sherri
Sorry you had that problem. I have never had that happen. 🙁 Puffed pastries is usually easy to work with but that can be a common problem after doing a little research online. Some recommend cooking at a little higher temp for about 10 minutes and then reducing to 350 F.
I checked Pepperidge Farm website to see if they mentioned it there, https://www.puffpastry.com/tips-and-techniques/, and it could be a few different reasons. Things mentioned: “The kind of pan you use can affect baking times. A nonstick or dark glazed baking sheet may bake faster, so adjust your time and check pastry while baking.” “If you want a flaky thin and crispy pastry that’s not very puffy, prick the unbaked Puff Pastry all over with a fork, which lets steam escape while baking.”
G
I had the same problem. They came out beautifully but are a little undone on the inside. Is there any way you recommmend I can salvage them by rebaking ?
cherry
I was wondering if you have made these in a mini muffin tin and, if so, what was the baking time?
Thanks!
Sherri
I’m sorry, I have not tried that yet. I would guess cook them for 10-15 minutes and then continue to check every few minutes for doneness. 🙂 You would also cut your pastry strips much thinner as well. Let me know how they turn out if you try them !
Tamarise
Hi There, any tips for me for “heating” the apples since I don’t have a microwave?
Sherri
I’m sure you could heat them in water on the stovetop as well for a few minutes to soften them.
Theresa McGugan
These are beautiful…I’m going to try this for my tea party this Saturday. Did you use a mini muffin pan or regular size???
Sherri
Thank you so much! I use a regular size muffin pan. 🙂
Linda
The recipe needs some additions such as type of apple to use. Not all apples soften up in the 5 minutes in the microwave–a rounder softer apple such as a Cortland or Macintosh. How thin are the apple slices cut? Also, how wide are the strips of pastry and how thin should it be rolled out? I rolled the pastry out to a 12″ x 12″ square and made 2″ strips and they seemed a bit short. The puff pastry takes a bit longer to thaw than the box instructions.
Nene Estrada
I love all the recipes specially the rose apples.
Tikuli
Hi Sherri,
I came across your lovely Apple Roses and tried them at home. I am new to baking with frozen puff pastry sheets but for the first timer my results were good. I have mentioned your blog in my post and wanted to thank you and share the link. https://tikulicious.wordpress.com/2016/02/02/puff-pastry-experiments-baked-apple-roses-strawberry-filled-mini-puffs-and-more/
Thank you for inspiring. Love and Light, Tikuli
Sherri
Beautiful! They look great! I’m so glad you to hear you liked them 🙂
LoraineMac
We have just really enjoyed making these beautiful Apple Roses ! Amazing well worth all the preparation for a super dessert.
They not only look great but so tasty with the thin layers of apple and pastry.
Great compliments Q
Sherri
I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed them! 🙂
Joan
Does the oven need to be preheated?
Sherri
Yes it does 🙂
Diana Vierra
I saw this recipe on Facebook as well a few months ago. But your directions were by far better! I made it from the Facebook directions originally…not realizing that no matter how thin you slice the apple, you still have to get them softened (did they leave that part out in the Facebook recipe?) before you roll them! I’m going to try them again…your way! Thank you, Sherri, for making it so easy for us!
Renee Aubuchon
I made these and we really like them. We noticed that the apples were well done and the dough on the sides was golden brown and done, but where the dough was wrapped inside with the apples it was soft. It would have been great if that dough could have been firmer. A longer cooking time would have burnt the apples. (40 minutes).
Calesse Cardosi
Thank you so much! I made these today for my book club. We were having a tea, so it was perfect. Everyone really loved them and they were so impressed! I’m definitely sharing this recipe and I plan on making thse again. I’ve never used puff pastry before, but it seems like it has lots of potential and can be very verssatile. You could probably do this with other fruits or even maybe a savory version of this with vegetables.
Sherri
I’m so, so glad to hear they were a hit! 🙂
Kathee
I was wondering if you think these can be prepared in advance and then frozen, or better to bake them and reheat?
Also should they be placed on the middle rack to bake?
Thank you!
Sherri
I think it would be best to bake them first and then warm them again prior to serving. 🙂
Mary Skip McDonald
They are beautiful, taste delightful and are easy to make! I am not a baker, so I would like to know if you can prepare in advance, refrigerate ( not freeze )and bake to serve hot
Cathy Jarolin
What a Beautiful Recipe you shared with us! The Apple Roses are so Pretty almost hate to eat them! Lol! They also sound delicious!! I pinned the recipe to my Board. I desperately want to try Making these. Just not too sure if mine will turn out looking like roses! The step by step illustrations will make it easier! I will let you know how I did! Thankyou for Sharing this Beautiful Recipe~
jacquie
sherri how long do they last hopping to make them as a wedding favour a day or two in advance
linda
Apply roses can these be made and then frozen before cooking if so do you cook from frozen
Jann Olson
These are gorgeous! Someone else shared them at SYC a while back and I featured her. Otherwise I would be featuring you! lol! Haven’t tried them yet, but want to. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann