Apple and puff pastry roses: the Valentine's Day dessert that looks like a pastry shop dessert
Some recipes look like they were invented just to shine in a photo: gorgeous, eye–catching, a little intimidating - the kind you see in a 30-second Instagram video and immediately think, “Yeah… that would never turn out like that in my kitchen.” Apple-and-puff-pastry roses definitely seem like they belong in that category… until you realize there’s zero mystery to them. It all comes down to one simple trick: thin apple slices, strips of puff pastry, and a roll-up move that, once you’ve done it once, you’ll never forget.
And if there’s a perfect excuse to make them, it’s Valentine’s Day: a sweet, edible, homemade “bouquet” that’s way more romantic than the effort it takes. Want to find out if they’re really as easy as they look?
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Step 1: Thin slices and a microwave hit
Cut the apples into very thin slices, with the skin on. Put them in the microwave for 15 seconds so that they soften slightly and you can handle them without breaking them.
Step 2: Puff pastry strips and jam layer
Cut the puff pastry into strips about 2 inches/5 cm wide. Spread apricot jam over the entire surface, from end to end.
Step 3: Place the apple in a row, overlapping.
Immediately place the apple slices, slightly overlapping each other, as shown in the photo.
Step 4: Fold and roll to form the rose
Fold the bottom part of the dough upwards (as in the picture) and roll the whole dough into a roll. This is where the rose shape appears.
Step 5: Into the mold and into the oven
Place the roses in a lightly greased muffin tin. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 °F/180 ºC.
Step 6: The final touch
Finish by sprinkling powdered sugar on top... and that's it.
Step 7 Have a great Valentine's Day
Enjoy the love.
My little extra tricks
Apple: flexibility without cooking
After microwaving, leave the slices covered for 1 minute (with a plate or film). This rest finishes softening them with their own steam and they fold better when rolled.
Cold puff pastry, clean assembly
Work the puff pastry well chilled. If you notice that it softens while assembling, put it in the refrigerator for 5-8 minutes. A warm puff pastry deforms, sticks and then rises worse.
Jam in a very thin layer
Spread a film of jam (not "layer"). If it is too thick, it moistens the dough and can "boil" in the oven, opening the rose. If the jam is too dense, lighten it with a few drops of hot water.
Baking: royal browning and crispy base
Place the pan in the lower part of the oven for the first 10-12 minutes to allow the puff pastry base to dry and crisp, then raise it to the middle zone to finish browning. If it browns too quickly, cover it lightly with aluminum foil at the end.
Here is the full recipe :
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Patricia González
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