Description
These Cinnamon Roll Apple Roses are your new secret weapon for “WOW” without the fuss. Flaky pastry, tender cinnamon-kissed apples, and a touch of buttery caramelization—each rose is a showstopper. Whether you’re brunching, gifting, or just leveling up a Tuesday night, these beauties turn your oven into a bakery of edible art.
Ingredients
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1 sheet puff pastry or crescent roll dough (thawed if frozen)
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2 red apples (Honeycrisp or Gala)
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Juice of ½ lemon
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¼ cup sugar (or half brown sugar for depth)
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1 tsp cinnamon
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2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
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Optional: powdered sugar or vanilla glaze
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a standard 6-cup muffin tin well.
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Prep apples: Thinly slice apples (⅛”) and microwave with lemon juice + 2 tbsp water for 2 mins. Drain well.
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Prep dough: Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut into 6 strips (~2″ wide). Brush with butter, sprinkle cinnamon-sugar.
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Assemble roses: Layer apple slices along the top half of each strip (skin side up), fold bottom over, and roll into roses. Place seam-down in tin.
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Bake 35–40 min, tenting with foil if tops brown too fast. Cool 5 mins before transferring.
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Finish: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze. Serve warm.
Notes
Serve with whipped mascarpone or vanilla yogurt. For gifting, place in paper liners inside a pastry box—bouquet vibes!
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal per Rose
- Sugar: 14g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g