Description
Apple Rose Pastry Blooms are elegant, flower-shaped desserts featuring thinly sliced tart apples rolled in flaky puff pastry with apricot jam and a hint of cinnamon. These delightful pastries are visually stunning and delicious, perfect for parties, afternoon tea, or a quick homemade dessert that impresses without complicated steps.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 3 firm, tart apples (such as Granny Smith), thinly sliced about 1/8 inch thick
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for soaking apples)
Pastry and Fillings
- 1 sheet of store-bought puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Finishing Touches
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare and Soften Apple Slices: Thinly slice the apples about 1/8 inch thick so they can bend without breaking. Place the slices in a bowl of hot water mixed with lemon juice for about 3 minutes to soften the apples, making them pliable enough to curl into rose petals.
- Prepare Puff Pastry and Jam Layer: Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it into rectangular strips approximately 2 inches wide. Spread a thin, even layer of apricot jam over each strip. If desired, sprinkle cinnamon over the jam to add sweetness and warmth.
- Arrange Apple Slices on Pastry: Lay the softened apple slices overlapping slightly along one long edge of each pastry strip, ensuring the rounded ‘skin edge’ is visible to create the petal effect once rolled.
- Roll and Shape the Roses: Carefully roll the pastry strip over the apple slices towards the other side, forming a spiral pattern that encloses the apples. Pinch the bottom edges slightly to seal the rose shape. Place each rolled bloom upright in a muffin tin or baking tray to maintain their floral form during baking.
- Bake Until Golden: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the Apple Rose Pastry Blooms for 35-40 minutes or until the pastry is golden, puffed, and the apples are tender. To prevent burning, watch the edges closely and cover loosely with foil halfway through baking if necessary.
- Finishing Touches: Remove the pastries from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar for an elegant, bakery-style finish that enhances their visual appeal.
Notes
- Choose firm apples to prevent breaking during rolling and maintain the rose shape.
- Soften apples briefly in lemon water to make the slices pliable and prevent browning.
- Roll the pastry strips tightly to ensure the roses hold their shape during baking.
- Use a muffin tin to provide structure and prevent the roses from flattening.
- For extra shine, brush warm apricot jam or honey on the roses after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg