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Rose Shaped Apple Tarts

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These elegant rose shaped apple tarts feature tender, cinnamon-spiced apples wrapped in flaky puff pastry, creating a stunning dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for special occasions or cozy gatherings, they deliver bakery-worthy flavor and presentation with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (about 9x12 inches)
  • 2–3 medium red apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Pink Lady)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 2–3 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons apricot jam (or apple jelly, thinned with water)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and core the apples. Slice into paper-thin half-moons (about 1/16-inch thick) using a mandoline or sharp knife.
  2. Place apple slices in a microwave-safe bowl. Toss with lemon juice, water, and honey or maple syrup. Microwave for 2–3 minutes until pliable but not mushy. Drain and cool slightly.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to about 9×12 inches. Cut into 6 strips, each about 2 inches wide.
  4. Mix apricot jam with 1 teaspoon water and warm briefly to loosen. Brush a thin layer over each pastry strip.
  5. Lay 8–10 softened apple slices along one long edge of each strip, overlapping so the red skin peeks above the edge. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon.
  6. Fold the bottom half of the pastry up over the apples, then carefully roll up each strip from one short end to the other, forming a rose shape. Place each rose into a greased muffin tin cup, apple side up.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 35–40 minutes, until pastry is golden and apples are tender. Tent with foil if apples brown too quickly.
  8. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve warm or at room temperature. Optionally, brush with more warmed jam for extra shine.

Notes

For gluten-free or vegan versions, use appropriate puff pastry and sweetener. Slice apples as thinly as possible for easy rolling. Chill pastry if it gets too soft. Tarts can be made ahead, stored at room temperature or refrigerated, and reheated to crisp up. Try variations with pears, plums, or different jams for seasonal twists.

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