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Apple Rose Puffs A Pretty Delicious Dessert

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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?

Close up of Apple Rose on a plate with more in the background on a cake stand.

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. These apple roses are easier to make than you think. If you love easy apple desserts, Smoked Grilled Apples are fantastic!!

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.

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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.

Apples and puff pastry for the recipe.

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.

Close of up pastry, sliced apples and jam before being rolled up into a rose.

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.

APLLE ROSES ARE BEAUTIFUL TO LOOK AT  AND DELICIOUS TO EAT

Stunning desserts  like these apple roses.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.

Close up shot of the apple roses in the muffin tin before going into the oven.

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.

Overhead close up of the roses right out of the oven sprinkled with sugar.

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.

Overhead shot of the apple roses on a cake stand.

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!

Extreme close up shot of a single apple rose on a flowered napkin.

If you want a STUNNING dessert for ANY special occasion, these beautiful and delicious Apple Rose Puffs with impress your guests for sure.

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.

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Apple Rose Puffs are such fun to make. Using puff pastry to create an easy and elegant dessert perfect for any occasion. | homemadeandyummy.com

Apple Rose Puffs

Apple Rose Puffs are such fun to make. Using puff pastry to create an easy and elegant dessert perfect for any occasion. Impress your guests with these.
4.96 from 22 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: Special Occasion Dessert
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 262kcal
Author: Homemade & Yummy

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

  • Preheat oven to 375º F.
  • Prepare a muffin tin. Be sure to spray it WELL as these will stick.
  • Wash apples, and cut in 1/2 and remove core. I used a melon baller.
  • Thinly slice apples (skin on). 
  • Place apples in bowl with lemon juice and enough water to cover the apples.
  • Microwave on high until apples can bend without breaking (about 8 minutes).
  • Drain and pat dry.
  • Slightly roll out the puff pastry, working with one sheet at a time.
  • Cut into 6 strips (along the short edge).
  • Place jam and water in a bowl. Microwave for about 30 seconds just to heat slightly to ease spreading.
  • Spread some sauce on the strip of puff pastry.
  • Arrange apple slices on the top half of the slice from end to end.
  • Fold lower half over apples, and roll.
  • Place in muffin tin.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until golden and done (sauce will bubble into pan).
  • Let cool for 5 minutes, loosen and remove to finish cooling.
  • Decorate with sprinkles, or wait until completely cooled and sprinkle with icing sugar.
  • ENJOY!!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 0.5% | Vitamin C: 3.7% | Calcium: 0.8% | Iron: 6.2%

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  2. This was incredibly easy to make and looks fantastic! It’s in the oven right now, so I’m sure it’ll taste great too! Thank you for this great recipe!

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  3. You’re so talented and I’m looking forward to trying this elegant dessert!
    Do you think Nutella would work as a substitute for the jam?
    And are they meant to be served warm or at room temp?
    Thanks again for your inspirational recipe!

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  11. 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!

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  12. 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.

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  13. 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 😉

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  15. 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!

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  16. 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!

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  18. I have a slight obsession with roses. I hink these will be perfect for a Beauty and the Beast viewing party!

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  21. Gloria these apple rose puffs are really stunning. I can use it for any gathering. These not only pretty but also delicious to eat.

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  22. Oh How I love these Apple Rose Puffs… Have made them many time and your looks so beautiful !!

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  23. 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.

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    • I bought a book too….now it is to tackle the project!! Hope you give these a try.

  24. 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!

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    • Seriously no skill involved….they are easy to make. Thanks so much for the compliments.

  26. 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!

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  27. 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!

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  28. 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.

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  31. 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!

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    • They are so easy to make….and when things turn out this beautiful it is a bonus for sure.

    • The best part is they are so easy..make a big batch and keep some for yourself.

  40. 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!

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  44. 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.

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    • Thanks so much…and the fact they are so easy is even better. Yes they are a crowd pleaser for sure.

  45. 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!

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  48. 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!

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  49. 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.

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  60. 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

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  86. 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!

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  88. 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!

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    • They really are simple….try it you will be amazed. I cannot get over how simple turns into to beauty on a plate!!

  92. 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!

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  93. 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!

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