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Puff Pastry Apple Roses Tarts

Puff Pastry Apple Roses Tarts

  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Puff Pastry Apple Roses Tarts are an elegant and easy-to-make dessert featuring flaky, buttery puff pastry layered with tender, thinly sliced apples arranged to resemble blooming roses. Enhanced with cinnamon, sugar, and a glossy apricot jam glaze, these tarts deliver a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and spiced flavors. Ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a homemade treat, they require minimal preparation and bake to golden perfection in under an hour.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
  • 3 medium firm apples (such as Granny Smith or Pink Lady)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons apricot jam
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • Optional: icing sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Wash and core the apples, then slice them very thinly (about 1/8 inch or less). Microwave the slices with a bit of water and lemon juice for 2 minutes, or simmer briefly on the stove to soften and make them pliable for rolling.
  2. Roll Out and Slice the Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry sheet into a 12×9 inch rectangle. Cut the pastry into strips about 2 inches wide; these strips will be the base for each rose.
  3. Arrange the Apples on Puff Pastry: Lay the softened apple slices overlapping along one long edge of each strip, allowing the rounded skin edges to extend slightly beyond the pastry to create rose petals.
  4. Sprinkle with Cinnamon and Sugar: Evenly sprinkle the apple slices with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar to enhance flavor.
  5. Roll the Pastry into Roses: Starting at one end, carefully roll each puff pastry strip with apple slices into rose shapes. Place them into a muffin tin to keep their shape.
  6. Bake and Glaze: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes until golden and cooked through. Warm the apricot jam and brush it over the baked roses to give a shiny glaze.

Notes

  • Use very thin apple slices (about 1/8 inch) for easier rolling and delicate petals.
  • Soften apple slices before arranging to prevent cracks.
  • Keep puff pastry cold and work quickly for maximum flakiness.
  • Use a muffin tin to hold rose shapes during baking.
  • Brush with warm jam glaze after baking for flavor and shine.
  • Optional: Dust finished tarts with icing sugar and garnish with fresh mint sprigs.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tart
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: puff pastry, apple roses, tarts, elegant dessert, cinnamon, apricot glaze, easy baking

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