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Puff Pastry Apple Roses

These Apple Roses with Puff Pastry are the ultimate mix of beautiful and simple. They look like they came from a bakery, but you can whip them up in your own kitchen in under an hour.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 6 apple roses

Ingredients

  • 1 large red apple check above for recommendations
  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 3 tbsp strawberry jam
  • optional: monkfruit powdered sugar

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Apples

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Slice the apple in half through the core.
  • Remove seeds with a melon baller or corer.
  • Thinly slice the apple into half-moons.
  • Microwave for 1 minute to soften (this helps them roll easily).

Step 2: Roll the Puff Pastry

  • Roll out the puff pastry sheet.
  • Cut into 6 equal strips.
  • Spread strawberry jam evenly across each strip.

Step 3: Build the Roses 🌹

  • Place softened apple slices along the top edge of each strip, slightly overlapping.
  • Fold the pastry bottom up over the apple slices.
  • Starting at one end, roll tightly to form a rose.
  • Place each rose into a silicone muffin pan (helps keep the shape).

Step 4: Bake & Enjoy

  • Bake on the middle rack for 40 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
  • Let cool slightly, then dust with monkfruit powdered sugar if desired.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!