Instead of looking at flowers, how about eating them? These Apple Rose Puffs are beautiful to look at and totally delicious to eat. Do you know someone who would love these?
I don’t know about you, but I would rather get a “food” gift than a flower gift. Don’t get me wrong, flowers are beautiful to look at, but delicious food in my belly will trump them every time.
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, the creative bloggers of #FoodBlogGenius have come up with some delicious ways to celebrate. Check out these great recipes and pick one (or all) to make for that special lady in your life.
Traditional Russian Crepes from Imagelicious
Pink Champagne Cupcakes from Veena Azmanov
Apple Rose Puffs from Homemade & Yummy
Nutella Banana Waffles from Flour On My Face
PUFF PASTRY
If there is one thing I LOVE playing with in the kitchen, it is puff pastry. One day I will experiment and attempt to make puff pastry from scratch. Until then, the frozen option works just fine for me.
Kids love playing with play-doh, I love playing with puff pastry. It’s my kitchen play-doh. From breakfast ideas to dinner dishes and everything in between, it can be used in so many ways.
I was totally inspired when I watched how to make an apple rose on Tip Hero. You would think something so beautiful would be difficult to make. Kid you not, this is one of the easiest desserts ever.
Yes, they are a little fiddly, but don’t let that discourage you. If you can cut, fold and roll, you can make apple roses like a pro.
BEAUTIFUL TO LOOK AT, DELICIOUS TO EAT
Stunning desserts can certainly be a show stopper. You know like seeing all those perfect macarons in the pastry shops. That reminds me, they are on the top of my “to make” list. Sometimes things are ALMOST too beautiful to eat, but hey that has never stopped me yet.
Seriously the first time I made these baked apple roses, I was taking them to a friend’s house for dessert. They were floored and thought I spent hours in the kitchen. I totally love fooling people that way.
It is as simple as 1-2-3. The hardest part is thinly slicing the apples. I used a knife, but you could use a mandolin (with care of course). To take out the core I used a melon baller.
To cut the puff pastry into slices I used a pizza cutter. For the jam, I decided on strawberry, but you can use whatever you like. The first time I made them I used caramel syrup.
So, once you soften the apples (see recipe) you layer, fold, and roll. After they were done baking, I sprinkled some decorating sugar on top. You can use icing sugar if you like as well.
There you have it. The art of making beautiful Apple Rose Puffs. Perfect for any celebration, or just to impress!
If you like working with puff pastry as much as I do, check out my Puff Pastry Fried Apple Tarts.
Do you have an easy show stopper dessert you love to make? Leave me a comment.
Apple Rose Puffs
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 3 apples (your choice I used Pink Lady)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp strawberry jam
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375º F.
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Prepare a muffin tin. Be sure to spray it WELL as these will stick.
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Wash apples, and cut in 1/2 and remove core. I used a melon baller.
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Thinly slice apples (skin on).
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Place apples in bowl with lemon juice and enough water to cover the apples.
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Microwave on high until apples can bend without breaking (about 8 minutes).
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Drain and pat dry.
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Slightly roll out the puff pastry, working with one sheet at a time.
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Cut into 6 strips (along the short edge).
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Place jam and water in a bowl. Microwave for about 30 seconds just to heat slightly to ease spreading.
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Spread some sauce on the strip of puff pastry.
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Arrange apple slices on the top half of the slice from end to end.
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Fold lower half over apples, and roll.
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Place in muffin tin.
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Bake for 40 minutes or until golden and done (sauce will bubble into pan).
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Let cool for 5 minutes, loosen and remove to finish cooling.
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Decorate with sprinkles, or wait until completely cooled and sprinkle with icing sugar.
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ENJOY!!
Your Apple Rose Puffs are adorable. I have to try this recipe. Thank you for sharing.
They are a fun dessert to make….and elegant enough for company too.
These are so lovely! And so simple to make, yum!
Yes they sure are…and always such a pretty treat.
SO pretty!
Thanks!
My mom would love these!
I bet she would too.
Gorgeous! This is so creative!
Thanks…hope you give them a try.
We made these roses for our Beauty and the Beast PJ Family Movie Night! You’re so right – they are super easy, but look amazing!
What a great time to make them…they would have been perfect!!
Gloria, this apple rose puffs looks absolutely gorgeous. I was just looking for some recipes to bake to my grandma. She celebrates a birthday this weekend and this is just perfect. I love strawberry jam inside this delicious little puffs. So delicate and sweet.
I really think she would love these.
These are so pretty! I love that you left the skin on for a little pop of colour and texture. Thanks for making it look so easy – my in-laws are coming over this weekend, I can’t wait to impress them 😉
I think they will be impressed for sure.
These look absolutely perfect for mother’s day. I so wish the family knew how to cook, I’d love to be served these!
Well they are pretty easy to make…give them a nudge!!
I am going to have to make a dozen of these for mothers day and give her a dozen of these beautiful apple roses! These are the kind f flowers I bet anyone would enjoy!
WOW….she will LOVE it!!
How pretty these are! I’ve seen many similar ones online, but no one looked so perfect like yous! They look incredible nice, and are the perfecf treat for Mother’s Day!
They really are so easy to make…give them a try and see.
I’m right there with you! I’ll take a food flower over a real flower any day. I love how beautiful these are and how deceptive they look when they are actually not that hard to make. I can see why your friends were fooled!
Yes…they loved them…and would welcome them again soon.
I have a slight obsession with roses. I hink these will be perfect for a Beauty and the Beast viewing party!
That is a GREAT idea!!
Those are so beautiful! Hey, I can make ribbon roses, I should be able to make these… LOL
Believe me…theses are soooo easy.
These are just stunning! I’m so impressed!
Thanks so much…hope you give them a try.
Gloria these apple rose puffs are really stunning. I can use it for any gathering. These not only pretty but also delicious to eat.
Yes they can be used for many different occasions.
Oh How I love these Apple Rose Puffs… Have made them many time and your looks so beautiful !!
Thanks…they are fun to make.
It seems we have a very similar “to do” list Gloria. I have been wanting to make macarons for the longest time and even bought a book dedicated to just macarons. Of course my baking list is a mile long and I have been wanting to make apple flowers too. They are absolutely beautiful and look way more impressive then a real rose bouquet (well at least in my opinion). Any mother would be delighted to receive these on her special day.
I bought a book too….now it is to tackle the project!! Hope you give these a try.
OMGGG THESE ARE SO GENIUS! AND YOU ARE SO SKILLED! They look absolutely perfect <3
By the way, I am so loving your blog right now! Everything looks soooo delicious!
Seriously no skill involved….they are easy to make. Thanks so much for the compliments.
They are so cute and I love your step-by-step instructions – so helpful. Also – puff pastry ANYTHING! YUM!
HAHAH…hope you give them a try.
I had made the apple roses as well after being inspired by the tiphero video. Loved the outcome of the roses and they look so pretty. My boys loved how they look and enjoyed eating them as well. Such a fun recipe to make!
They are fun for sure…and so delicious.
Wow! These apple rose puffs are totally stunning! I would certainly love to make these for my little girl’s birthday party as I’m sure she’ll love these!
Yes they are perfect for any celebration.
What an adorable idea. I could see these at a bridal or baby shower or tea. I am definitely going to try my hand at this. Also, I’m going to make some pastry puff dough.I’m pinning this to make ASAP.
Have so much fun making these….and eating them too.
This is such a fun recipe, the final outcome is too gorgeous to eat! i made them sometime back and loved the rolling! Gorgeous and delicious at the same time!!! :)”
Yes, easy, delicious and so beautiful to look at.
In love with this recipe I want a complete edible bouquet with this! Just breathtaking and a great idea. Perfect for tea time too.
Simple, elegant and delicious…works for me.
I for one would certainly rather get a food gift than a flower gift if I had the choice and these definitely are a great way of combining the two! They look just so cute too!
Thanks so much. Having a little fun in the kitchen is a good thing.
They look way too pretty to eat. And flawless too. Gorgeous recipe.
HAHAH…well I know you would for sure eat them.
I love this idea and these are so pretty. I need to try this as apples are my favorite. This definitely would be a nice treat for Mothers Day or any special gathering!
They are so easy to make….and when things turn out this beautiful it is a bonus for sure.
These are so pretty and seem fairly easy to make! I think I’ll give them a try.
Super easy and super delicious.
Gloria these are beautiful and would be perfect for Mother’s Day!
Thanks so much…a fun little dessert to make for sure.
Your apple rose puffs are so pretty and they look so delicious too. They would make a lovely gift, although I would be very tempted to eat them 🙂
The best part is they are so easy..make a big batch and keep some for yourself.
So simple yet so beautiful!
Sometimes simple is AWESOME!!
these are so pretty – perfect for MOthers Day
Thanks…they really are I agree.
These look so amazing! What a presentation they would make on any dessert table! I love how elegant they look and they don’t look too complicated to make. Nicely done!
Really easy…and turn out beautiful too.
I also prefer food gifts to flowers! And this recipe is a combo of both 🙂 these puffs look adorable and I know they are yummy!
Thanks so much…and the fact they are so easy to make is even better.
Oh My!!! This is my kinda recipe round up. Can’t wait to try a few.
Enjoy!!
OH wow these are so cute!! Love how pretty they turn out. The sugar on tops really sparkles on them too
Thanks so much….and so easy to make.
Love the look of this – so pretty. What a great idea for entertaining. I am sure it tastes great too.
Perfect dessert that impresses for sure.
Do I know someone who would love these? Gloria. . .that is such a silly question. You know I would be all over these little edible beauties. They are just so gorgeous and are a showstopper everywhere they go.
Thanks so much…and the fact they are so easy is even better. Yes they are a crowd pleaser for sure.
Perfect for mother’s day! Plus even the kids can help to make them, it seems fairly easy to roll. Plus the strawberry touch in the center gives it a special ‘mama’ touch! Great post!
I bet they would have a fun time helping with these.
These look so adorable, what a perfect Mother’s Day treat!
Beautiful and delicious…what more do you need!!
These look ahhhhmazing!!!! I’m sure they taste as delicious as they look to!
They are simple, beautiful and so delicious.
These are incredibly beautiful and I bet the castor sugar really pops with the rest of the flavors. My favorite part, tho, is the look so elegant but you have made them so easy!
Just makes them look that much prettier.
These Apple Rose Tarts look so pretty and will actually make a great dessert for Mother’s Day too. I love how simple the recipe is and with just 5 ingredients it is really quick to make too.
I would rather get these “edible” roses than the real thing.
Such beautiful roses! So perfect for Mother’s Day. I love how easy they are to make. My kids would love helping.
I’m sure they would love helping too.
How creative. They are so pretty 🙂
Thanks so much, hope you give them a try.
omg. they are beautiful. definitely gonna try making these
They are easy and delicious.
Such a clever recipe and so, so pretty! I love the Dulce de Leche. I’d love a dozen of these roses 🙂
HAHA….they really are tasty that’s for sure.
Those really are super pretty! I love how easy they are to make as well.
Thanks they ARE easy!!
What a great idea! I have never thought about doing something like this – but I will have to try it. My kids love apples and this sounds amazing.
Add some ice cream…they will love them.
The are just too pretty to eat! They would be perfect at a Mother’s Day tea party!
YES they would indeed.
Oh my gosh those turned out cute as can be. Definitely an elegant dish to make for guests.
Elegant and easy!!
I made a treat similar to this for my family and it went very well. Puff pasty and apples go great together.
They really do.
These are super pretty. Almost too pretty to eat! I would love to make these for a tea party or bridal shower.
Thanks they would be perfect for that.
These look so fancy! I can’t believe how easy they are to make. I am determined to give these a try.
P.S. I love your photos
Well thanks for the compliment…photography is my uphill battle at the moment.
Those are GORGEOUS!!! I would love to add beautiful pastel colors! I may give this a go for Valentine’s day. Thank you for sharing with us!
You are very welcome….and thank you.
What a delicious beautiful treat this is. I know it would go great with some vanilla ice cream.
Oh yes it certainly would.
Those are so pretty! I saw these at a ladies breakfast before but I had no idea how to make them.
Now I want to make some for myself!
They are so much fun to make.
These look so beautiful! I am sure they taste just a wonderful as they look! I am going to try making them.
Have fun….they are so easy….and so tasty.
I am going to save this recipe and I might surprise my wife with this for Valentine’s Day. If they turn out, I will post a pic, too. Thanks for the idea!
You won’t have any issues….she will love them!!
How wonderful. These are so cute and they look delicious. Be right over for dessert.
They really are perfect.
These are so pretty and I love apple sweets. This would make a really nice Valentine’s day dessert too.
Yes they would be perfect!!
These look amazing. You have put so much thought into them and time. I bet everyone loved them!
Yes they were a huge hit!!
These look so yummy but they also look too beautiful to eat!
They are yummy and NEVER too beautiful to eat.
Oooh how fancy! Those are almost too pretty to eat 🙂 I bet they would be the hit of any party!
Well they were the hit of that dinner party!!
I love seeing these beautiful rose recipes! Your roses are just as beautiful!
Well thank you very much.
What a pretty treat to make for a dinner party! They look quite delicious as well…a win-win perfect dessert!
Totally agree…they LOVED them!!
I love the red tinge that you have achieved. Such a smart idea to leave you with an attractive dish.
Thanks…they were fun to make…and more fun to eat!!
Your apple rose puffs look really beautiful and the recipe is so easy! Perfect for guests.
Yes they really were a hit!!
These rose desserts are the cutest idea ever. Love how you show how easy they are. Fantastic!
It was a fun time in the kitchen.
Wow! These are so beautiful – almost too pretty to eat 🙂
They are pretty….but never to pretty to eat!!
Almost too gorgeous to eat…almost 🙂
ALMOST is correct….but you MUST!!
These are SO COOL!! I love Apple roses 😀 They’re too pretty to eat – but only almost, because I would definitely eat them up! 🙂
HAHA….EAT them!!
Omg not only are these cute… They look beyond delicious!!! I so need to give these a try! Yum!
Hope you do…they are fun and easy!!
These are so cute!
AND tasty!!
Haha love you comparison of puff pastry to play doh in the kitchen ! So true : ) these look incredible – sooo pretty!
Love it….so fun to work with!!
These are so pretty and they sound really good.
They are….perfect with ice cream!!
These turned out beautifully and sound delicious!!
They are delicious….and so easy. Love it when things turn out so well!!
Those are so simple, yet so elegant! That’s amazing, super creative!
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These are such a pretty little treat!
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I know….the people I made them for LOVED them!!
These look so beautiful! I’ve been seeing these apple rosettes pop up everywhere and I’ve really wanted to try them for so long! Thanks for sharing your photos- they’re so helpful!
You are welcome. They really are easy and fun to make.
There’s a reason why these took the internet by storm… they are gorgeous. Love your apple puffs! They look like delicious pretty floral pillows.
Thanks….I know the people we took them to LOVED them!!
Those look so pretty! I’m surprised by how simple they appear to make. Or maybe that’s that “Oh I can totally do that” little voice in my head that likes to tell me I can tackle projects. Haha Either way, I bet they are yummy!
They really are simple….try it you will be amazed. I cannot get over how simple turns into to beauty on a plate!!
Aaawww these looks so yum and pretty! i am not much in to baking but I definitely love to eat baked goodies! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
They really are fun to make!!
I could have a lot of fun playing around with making these and switching up the fruit and filling. Thanks, these are beauties!
That’s a great idea….experimenting in the kitchen is fun. Let my know how they turn out!
CUTE and would be just lovely for V-day!
YES…and Mother’s Day….lots of special occasions!
You make it look so easy! Friday is treat day in our house and I think I could get away with making these our treat. Maybe along side a scoop of ice cream. 😉 They are so adorable!
They would be PERFECT with ice cream…YUM!!
I saw these earlier in the week and thought they were just so cute. They’re perfect for Valentine’s Day (obviously!) but would also be a nice option for Mother’s Day or a birthday meal as well. Thanks for the idea!
Have LOTS of fun making them!!
Gloria – these roses are adorable!! I made similar recipe before but I did not use any sauce. You addition of dulce de leche is brilliant, it’s one of my favourite things to eat!
Thanks Julia….they are such fun to make…and EAT!!
These are SO CUTE! You make them look so easy, I might just have to try them out now 🙂
They ARE easy…I love using puff pastry.
They look just spectacular!
Thanks so much!!
Those look great! I have to try to make these for myself.
Well ENJOY….you will love them!
Haha these are awesome! They look delicious this way!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks…they are delicious…and so easy!!
These are very beautiful! I yummed and bookmarked for later! YUM!
Thanks so much Cindy….they are fun to make….and even better to eat!
These are absolutely darling I’ve got to post this to my stepdaughter to make for me 😉
HAHA..well they are fun to make…hope that works out for her and YOU!!