Apple Rose Tarts – A Simple, Stunning Dessert
These beautiful Apple Rose Tarts may look like something from a fancy bakery, but they’re surprisingly easy to make — and incredibly affordable. All it takes is a sheet or two of puff pastry, a couple of apples, and a bit of time to roll them into something truly special. It’s the kind of dessert that looks impressive with very little effort — high reward, low stress. Yes, please!
I’ve made these countless times, and every time I do, people are wowed. They’re perfect for brunches, dinner parties, or even just a cozy weekend treat.
Tips for Success
Before you get started, here are some tips that will make the process a whole lot easier:
1. Slice Those Apples Thin
The thinner, the better. If you have a mandoline, definitely use it — it makes prep a breeze.
2. Hot Water is Your Friend
If you’re slicing by hand and your apples are on the thicker side, consider softening them before assembly. A quick steam or soak in hot water helps make them flexible enough to roll without breaking.
3. Don’t Skimp on the Butter
Be generous when greasing your muffin tin — like really generous. Once that jam heats up during baking, it can leak out and get super sticky. Think of it like caramel glue. A well-buttered tin makes sure those gorgeous tarts come out clean and pretty.
Instructions
- The apples are being softened in hot water.
2. Our Pastry is cut, jam ‘aka’ glue is applied, and the thin slices of apple are laid out along one side of the pastry. Keep some of the skin-side of the apple overhanging the pastry.
3. Fold the puff pastry side over the row of apple slices.
4. Roll up into the most darling little rose you’ve ever seen!
5. Place in a well-buttered muffin tin.
6. Remove from the muffin pan and let cool for at least 5 minutes. Sift powdered sugar over the top and serve.
You can find the full step-by-step instructions and printable recipe below — and trust me, once you make these once, they’ll become your go-to for impressing guests (or just treating yourself on a random weekday).
Happy baking!
jess xx
Apple Rose Tart
Ingredients
- 2 sheets of puff pastry cut into 8 strips total
- 2 pink apples such as Gala or Braeburn sliced finely
- 8 tablespoons apricot jam
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Juice of a lemon
- ¾ – 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and bring water to a boil.Slice apples in half, removing the core, then slice each half thinly. Place in a bowl, pouring lemon juice and boiled water over the apple slices, set aside.Slice each of the sheets of pastry into 8 equal strips. Smooth out one tablespoon of apricot jam per slice of pastry. Drain water and lemon juice from the apples and begin to place the slices in a double layer along one side of the pastry leaving ⅓ of the skin side of the apple above the pastry. Fold the other half of the pastry over the slices sealing both ends. Starting on one side, being to roll the pastry and apples being sure that the apples stay tucked into the pastry. Once rolled, press the end into the roll to seal it. Place each in a well buttered muffin tin.Bake for 20 – 30 minutes or until the pastry is golden. Remove from the oven and take each tart from the muffin tin immediately, and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Place on a serving dish and sift powdered sugar over each tart before serving
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