Apple roses: the recipe for quick and spectacular sweets

The apple roses (or roses and puff pastry apples) are gods treaty scenographic very quick to make so you only need three ingredients. It’s done bands of puff pastry which are enriched with Apricot jam and a lot apple slices previously blanched and flavored with a pinch of cinnamon, then rolled tightly then oven-baked until lightly golden: in this way the sweet puff roses will remember a slightly open flower, with soft and delicate petals.

You can use any variety of apple you like, but for an even more realistic effect we recommend using red apples, such as Fuji, Pink Lady or Red Delicious. Quick and easy to prepare, apple roses are ideal for serving breakfast as an alternative to the classic apple pie, a to taste with a cup of tea, or as dessert at the end of the meal with a veil of custard or custard, for a dinner with friends. You can also prepare them for buffet parties and birthdays, they will be irresistible individual portions.

Discover how to prepare apple roses by following our simple recipe step by step, and if you like the contrast between the crispy of the dough and the softness of the apples, do not miss the puff pastry with apples, the puff pastry with apples or the apple strudel with puff pastry, the quick version of the famous Trentino dessert.

How to make apple roses

To make apple roses, start by washing the apples, then pat them dry, cut them in half and core them. 1.

Cut the apples into thin slices, so as to obtain half-moons about 2-3 mm thick 2.

Heat water in a saucepan and blanch the apple slices for a few seconds 3: This step will soften the apples, making it easier to roll them in the dough.

As soon as the slices appear soft, but still firm, drain them and let them cool. 4.

Unroll the rectangle of dough 5.

Cut it into six strips as long as the shorter side of the rectangle and 3-4 cm wide 6.

Then spread a level teaspoon of jam on each strip of dough seven. Do not overdo the amount of jam, otherwise when you roll the roses, they will come out of the dough.

Arrange the apple slices, overlapping them slightly on the upper half of each strip, taking care to bring out the part with the peel of the leaf 8.

If desired, sprinkle the slices with ground cinnamon 9.

Now fold the bottom half of the strip of dough over the apples, pressing lightly with your fingers ten.

Starting from one end, roll the strip of dough around itself, forming a small rose 11.

Seal the last part of the bud well and arrange the roses on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper 12. Alternatively, you can place them in a greased or lined muffin pan with parchment paper squares.

Bake the puff pastry roses in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 20 minutes; if they get too brown in the first few minutes, cover them with aluminum foil. When they are golden, take them out of the oven and let them cool. 13.

Arrange the sweets on a serving platter and sprinkle with a little icing sugar 14.

Serve your rose apples warm or cold 15.

Tips and variations

This recipe is great with ingredients you buy at the supermarket, but to make it even more special you can use puff pastry and homemade apricot jam. Instead of apricot jam, you can also use peach or lemon jam, which will add a pleasant citrus note to the roses. For an even more delicious result, you can add chopped walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts to the apples.

You can also prepare puff pastry and apple roses with other types of fruit, for example sliced ​​peaches or pearsfollowing the same procedure.

storage

Apple roses can be stored at room temperature, in a special airtight container, to 1-2 days. Freezing is not recommended.