10-Minute Apple Puff Pastry Roses: An Easy, Elegant Dessert!

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Introduction

What if you could make a stunning, delicious dessert in just 10 minutes with only 4 ingredients? This Apple Puff Pastry Roses recipe is the answer! Using store-bought puff pastry and simple spiced apples, you can create gorgeous, flaky, cinnamon-kissed pastries that look like they came from a bakery.

Perfect for impromptu guests, quick sweet cravings, or a fancy brunch, these apple roses are crispy on the outside, tender inside, and bursting with warm cinnamon-apple flavor. Let’s get baking!

Why This Recipe Works

✅ Unbelievably fast – Ready in 10 minutes (plus baking).
✅ Minimal ingredients – Just puff pastry, apples, sugar, and cinnamon.
✅ Looks impressive – Beautiful rose-shaped swirls with zero fuss.
✅ Versatile – Serve warm with ice cream, caramel, or whipped cream.

Ingredients

  • 500g (1 lb) puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
  • 3 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
  • 50g (¼ cup) sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 5g (1 tsp) cinnamon
  • 1 egg (for egg wash, optional but recommended)

(Optional: powdered sugar, caramel drizzle, or vanilla ice cream for serving)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the Apples

  1. Peel and grate the apples (no need to core—just grate around the core).
  2. Toss with sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside.

2. Roll & Cut the Puff Pastry

  1. Roll out the puff pastry slightly (if needed) and cut into 6 long strips (~2 inches wide).
  2. Optional: Lightly brush each strip with melted butter for extra richness.

3. Assemble the Roses

  1. Spread the spiced grated apples evenly along each pastry strip.
  2. Fold the pastry in half lengthwise, enclosing the apples.
  3. Starting at one end, roll the strip into a spiral to form a rose shape.
  4. Place in a greased muffin tin or on a baking sheet.

4. Bake to Perfection

  1. Brush with beaten egg for a golden finish (optional but recommended).
  2. Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden.

5. Serve & Enjoy!

  • Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with caramel.
  • Best served warm with vanilla ice cream!

Tips for Success

✔ Use cold puff pastry – Easier to handle and prevents sticking.
✔ Don’t overfill – Too much apple makes rolling harder.
✔ No muffin tin? Free-form on a baking sheet works too!
✔ Make ahead – Assemble, refrigerate, and bake when needed.

Conclusion

This 3-ingredient apple rose pastry is foolproof, fast, and fabulous—the kind of dessert that makes you look like a pastry pro with almost zero effort. Whether you need a last-minute treat, a brunch showstopper, or a cozy dessert, these flaky, spiced apple roses deliver every time.

Try it once, and it’ll become your go-to quick dessert!

Would you like variations (pear & ginger, Nutella-swirled, or savory versions)? Let me know!

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