Who knew something so beautiful could be so easy to make? These Apple Roses are not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful treat for the taste buds. Made with flaky puff pastry, sweet apples, and a hint of cinnamon, they’re the perfect dessert to whip up when you want to impress without breaking a sweat. Plus, they’re easier to make than they look (promise!). Let’s get started, shall we?

How to Make Apple Roses

Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe

1 box (2 sheets) of Pepperidge Farms puff pastry sheets
3 red apples (I used Fuji, but any crisp variety works)
Juice of ½ a lemon
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp butter (melted)
1 tbsp cinnamon powder
Powdered sugar (optional, but it makes these even prettier!)

Step by Step Guide

1. Before anything else, set your oven to 350°F and give your muffin tray a good coat of nonstick spray. Trust me, you don’t want these beauties to stick.

2. Wash the apples, then cut them in half lengthwise. Grab a spoon or melon baller to remove the core, and slice the apples thinly (think paper-thin!).

3. Toss the slices into a bowl with the juice of half a lemon, a teaspoon or two of sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon. This adds flavor and keeps your apple slices from turning brown.

4. Unfold the puff pastry sheets and brush them with your melted butter. Sprinkle the remaining sugar and cinnamon mixture generously over the buttered side.

5. Now, cut each sheet into 6 long strips (you’ll end up with 12 total).

6. Here’s where it gets fun: Take one strip of puff pastry and arrange a few apple slices along the top half, letting the red peel peek out over the edge. Fold the bottom half of the pastry strip up over the apples (kind of like tucking them in). Then, gently roll the strip into a spiral—voila, you’ve got a little apple rose! Place it in the muffin tray, and repeat for the rest of the strips.

7. Pop your tray in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the roses are golden and the pastry is puffed and flaky. Your kitchen will smell like heaven, by the way.

8. Once the apple roses are out of the oven, let them cool for about 10 minutes (if you can wait that long). Want to make them extra fancy? Dust with powdered sugar for that perfect finishing touch.

And there you have it—beautiful, delicious apple roses that look like they belong in a bakery window. They’re perfect for any fall gathering, and your guests will be amazed at how fancy they look. Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 box (2 sheets) of Pepperidge Farms puff pastry sheets
3 red apples (I used Fuji, but any crisp variety works)
Juice of ½ a lemon
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp butter (melted)
1 tbsp cinnamon powder
Powdered sugar (optional, but it makes these even prettier!)

Instructions

Before anything else, set your oven to 350°F and give your muffin tray a good coat of nonstick spray. Trust me, you don't want these beauties to stick.
Wash the apples, then cut them in half lengthwise. Grab a spoon or melon baller to remove the core, and slice the apples thinly (think paper-thin!).
Toss the slices into a bowl with the juice of half a lemon, a teaspoon or two of sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon. This adds flavor and keeps your apple slices from turning brown.
Unfold the puff pastry sheets and brush them with your melted butter. Sprinkle the remaining sugar and cinnamon mixture generously over the buttered side.
Now, cut each sheet into 6 long strips (you’ll end up with 12 total).
Here’s where it gets fun: Take one strip of puff pastry and arrange a few apple slices along the top half, letting the red peel peek out over the edge. Fold the bottom half of the pastry strip up over the apples (kind of like tucking them in). Then, gently roll the strip into a spiral—voila, you’ve got a little apple rose! Place it in the muffin tray, and repeat for the rest of the strips.
Pop your tray in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the roses are golden and the pastry is puffed and flaky. Your kitchen will smell like heaven, by the way.
Once the apple roses are out of the oven, let them cool for about 10 minutes (if you can wait that long). Want to make them extra fancy? Dust with powdered sugar for that perfect finishing touch.