Description
Delicate apple roses dance with French pastry elegance in this simple dessert masterpiece. Crimped golden pastry petals and sweet cinnamon whispers invite you to savor a slice of pure culinary romance.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 red apples (e.g., Gala, Pink Lady)
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough (or homemade)
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium lemon (halved)
Sugars and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (30 grams)
- 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar (30 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (3 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (3 grams)
Finishing Ingredient:
- 3/4 tablespoon apple jelly (45–60 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), positioning the rack in the middle for even heat distribution.
- Create a lemon water bath by squeezing fresh lemon juice into a bowl of cold water to prevent apple oxidation.
- Carefully slice apples into translucent, uniform 1/8-inch thick slices, immediately submerging them in the lemon water to maintain their pristine color.
- Drain the lemon water and gently microwave apple slices for 3 minutes, rendering them pliable and soft for easy rolling.
- Combine brown sugar, white sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl to create a fragrant spice blend.
- Delicately coat apple slices with half of the prepared sugar-spice mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Unfurl the puff pastry and slice into precise strips, lightly dusting with flour to prevent sticking.
- Warm apple jelly and brush across the pastry strips, then sprinkle the remaining sugar-spice mixture for added depth of flavor.
- Artfully arrange apple slices along the pastry edge, overlapping slightly, then carefully roll and fold to create elegant rose-shaped pastries.
- Transfer the delicate roses to a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching carefully to achieve a golden-brown finish. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack, then dust with a light veil of powdered sugar.
- Serve these stunning apple roses alongside a drizzle of caramel sauce, creating a decadent dessert that delights both the eyes and palate.
Notes
- Prevent browning by using fresh, crisp apples and soaking slices in lemon water immediately after cutting to maintain their vibrant color and prevent oxidation.
- Microwave apples carefully to ensure they’re pliable but not mushy, checking halfway through to maintain the right texture for rolling.
- Select high-quality puff pastry and keep it cold before rolling to achieve those beautiful, flaky layers that make these roses look stunning.
- Try alternative spice blends like cardamom or orange zest to create unique flavor variations that complement the classic cinnamon-apple combination.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 570 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 150 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg