Description

These puff pastry apple rose tarts are golden, flaky, and gently spiced. Each tart looks like a delicate blooming rose but is incredibly easy to make with store-bought puff pastry and thin apple slices.

Ingredients

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

2 red apples (Honeycrisp or Pink Lady work best)

Juice of 1/2 lemon

2 tbsp brown sugar

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 tbsp apricot preserves or honey (optional, for glaze)

All-purpose flour (for dusting)

Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin or line with parchment strips.

2. Slice apples in half, core them, and cut into thin half-moon slices (about 1/8 inch).

3. Place slices in a microwave-safe bowl with lemon juice and enough water to cover. Microwave for 3 minutes to soften.

4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry into a 9×12 inch rectangle. Cut into 6 equal strips.

5. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Spread a thin layer of mixture over each puff pastry strip.

6. Lay apple slices along the top edge of each strip, overlapping slightly, with skin-side up. Fold bottom of the pastry strip up over the bottom of the apples.

7. Gently roll each strip from one end to the other to form a rose. Place in muffin tin.

8. Bake 35–40 minutes, until golden and crisp.

9. Optional: Brush with warm apricot preserves or honey while warm. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Use a mandoline for perfectly thin apple slices.

Let the tarts cool slightly before removing from pan to prevent tearing.

Best served fresh, but can be reheated in a toaster oven.

Try adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for extra spice.