Apple Roses with Puff Pastry (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pastry
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2 packs store-bought puff pastry (or 2 portions homemade rough puff pastry)
→ Filling
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4 apples, unpeeled
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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100 g granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Water, for soaking
# Instructions:
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Thaw puff pastry sheets if frozen, ensuring they remain cold and workable.
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Create a bath of water mixed with lemon juice in a bowl. Cut apples in half, remove cores, and slice very thinly. Immediately place slices in the lemon water to prevent browning.
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Microwave the apple slices in the water for approximately 5 minutes until they become pliable but not overcooked. Remove slices individually and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
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Combine cinnamon and granulated sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
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Set oven to 190°C (conventional/no fan) and thoroughly grease 12 cavities of a standard muffin pan.
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Cut each puff pastry sheet lengthwise into 6 equal strips, yielding 12 strips total.
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Lay apple slices along each pastry strip, slightly overlapping each other. Position slices so the skin edges extend slightly beyond the pastry edge. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar mixture.
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Fold each pastry strip lengthwise to encase the lower portion of the apple slices, leaving the skin edges exposed.
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Starting from one end, carefully roll each strip to create a rose shape. If pastry becomes too warm during handling, pause and chill in freezer for a few minutes before continuing.
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Place each completed rose into a prepared muffin cavity.
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Bake at 190°C (conventional/no fan) for approximately 45 minutes. After 15 minutes, cover roses loosely with foil to prevent excessive browning.
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Allow roses to cool in the pan for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve fresh. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
# Notes:
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If pastry becomes too warm at any point during preparation, chill it for a few minutes before continuing.
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The thinness of apple slices is crucial for creating elegant roses that bake evenly.
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For a decorative finish, dust with powdered sugar just before serving.