Puff Pastry Apple Roses – Fun Fall Treat!

These easy Puff Pastry Apple Roses look impressive but take just 15 minutes to prep! Made with fresh apples, flaky puff pastry and cinnamon sugar, they’re a beautiful fall dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make.

this recipe!

Try my apple pie bars with streusel topping and caramel apple dump cake next!

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 box (2 sheets) of Pepperidge Farms puff pastry sheets
• 3 red apples (I used Fuji apples)
• ½ lemon, juice
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp cinnamon powder
• 2 tbsp butter
• Powdered sugar, optional

Why You’ll Love This Fall Dessert

• Easier than they look: These beautiful apple roses look fancy, but the simple rolling technique makes them surprisingly easy to assemble.
• Just 15 minutes of prep: Using store-bought puff pastry keeps this impressive apple dessert quick and easy.
• Perfect for fall: Fresh apples, cinnamon sugar and buttery pastry make these a beautiful treat for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving or brunch.

Step By Step Instructions

STEP ONE – Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tray with nonstick cooking spray.

STEP TWO – Wash the apples, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the cores.

STEP THREE – Place the apples cut-side down and slice them thinly widthwise.

STEP FOUR – Add the thinly sliced apples to a bowl and toss with the juice of half a lemon.

STEP FIVE – Add 1–2 teaspoons of sugar and a small pinch of cinnamon to the apples. Toss until well combined. Set aside the remaining sugar and cinnamon.

STEP SIX – Melt the butter and brush it over one side of each puff pastry sheet.

STEP SEVEN – Combine the remaining sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the buttered side of the puff pastry.

STEP EIGHT – Cut each puff pastry sheet into six even strips.

STEP NINE – Arrange a few apple slices along each strip of puff pastry, then fold the pastry over so the apple slices are tucked between the layers.

STEP TEN – Gently roll the apple and pastry strip into a rose shape and place it in the prepared muffin tray. Repeat with the remaining pastry and apples until all 12 roses are assembled.

STEP ELEVEN – Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown.

STEP TWELVE – Allow the apple roses to cool for 10 minutes before serving.