Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of flaky puff pastry and sweet, caramelized apple roses with this quick and easy Puff Pastry Apple Roses Tarts recipe. These elegant tarts are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
– 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
– 3 large apples, cored and thinly sliced
– 1/4 cup white sugar
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
– Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet to a rectangle slightly larger than 9×12 inches.
3. 3. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon.
4. 4. Arrange the apple slices in overlapping rows, leaving a 1-inch border at the top and bottom.
5. 5. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the apples.
6. 6. Starting from the short end, tightly roll up the puff pastry, enclosing the apples.
7. 7. Slice the rolled pastry into 1-inch thick pieces and arrange them in a greased muffin tin.
8. 8. Brush the tops of the tarts with the melted butter.
9. 9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender.
10. 10. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
11. 11. Dust the Puff Pastry Apple Roses Tarts with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For best results, use a firm, tart apple variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. You can also experiment with different spices, such as nutmeg or ginger, to customize the flavor. These tarts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Cakes, Pies & Cheesecakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American