Elegant Rose-Shaped Apple Puff Pastry Tart
A simple yet elegant dessert featuring thinly sliced apples rolled into rose shapes on flaky puff pastry, perfect for impressing with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large apples (preferably firm varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam, warmed (optional)
- Water (for simmering apples)
Instructions
- Core and slice the apples very thinly, about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick.
- Place the apple slices in a small saucepan with 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Simmer gently over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until just tender. Drain and cool.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the thawed puff pastry sheet to about 12×12 inches (30×30 cm). Cut into 6 strips about 2 inches (5 cm) wide. Chill if pastry feels too soft.
- Lay apple slices along one long edge of each pastry strip, overlapping slightly with rounded edges sticking out about 1/2 inch (1-1.5 cm). Sprinkle with cinnamon and remaining sugar.
- Fold the bottom edge of the pastry over the apples to secure. Roll the strip carefully to form a rose shape. Place each rose in a muffin tin cup or on a lined baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
- Brush the roses with melted butter. If using, brush warmed apricot jam on top for shine.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden and apples are tender. Watch after 20 minutes to avoid over-browning.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Thin apple slices are key for rolling; simmer apples briefly to make them pliable. Keep puff pastry cool to avoid stickiness. Watch baking time closely to prevent over-browning. Apricot jam glaze is optional but adds shine and sweetness. Vegan and gluten-free substitutions are possible.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rose-shaped tart
- Calories: 280320
- Sugar: 15
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
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