How do I bake mini rose-shaped apple pies?

Sprinkle some baking fun into your life with our Mini Rose-shaped Apple Pies recipe! These sweet little creations are perfect for any occasion.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I bake Mini Rose-shaped Apple Pies. Items include: Apples Lemon Granulated Sugar Ground Cinnamon Puff Pastry Apricot Preserves

Apples 2 large apples
Lemon 1/2
Granulated Sugar 2 tablespoons
Ground Cinnamon 1 teaspoon
Puff Pastry 1 sheet
Apricot Preserves 1/4 cup

Take note
Be careful when handling hot trays or pans from the oven. Make sure to let the pies cool down before enjoying them. And remember, these pies are so cute, you might have a hard time eating just one!

1

Prepare the Apple Filling

Start by peeling, coring, and slicing two large apples. You want the slices to be quite thin, so use a sharp knife or a mandoline if you have one. Place the apple slices in a bowl and squeeze the juice of half a lemon over them to prevent browning.

2

Make the Cinnamon Sugar

In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. This will give your apple pies a delightful warm and cozy flavor.

3

Assemble the Rose-shaped Pies

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it lightly or lining it with muffin liners. Roll out a sheet of puff pastry and cut it into 6 equal strips. Each strip should be about 2 inches (5 cm) wide. Spread a thin layer of apricot preserves along the length of each strip, leaving a border on one side. Sprinkle some of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the preserves.

4

Create the Apple Rosettes

Now comes the fun part! Take a handful of apple slices and place them overlapping each other along the strip of puff pastry. The curved edge of the slices should be visible at the top. Gently fold the puff pastry in half lengthwise, sandwiching the apple slices. Starting from one end, roll the pastry, creating a beautiful rose shape. Place the rose-shaped pie into the prepared muffin tin. Repeat this process for the remaining strips.

5

Bake and Enjoy

Pop the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp. Once baked, remove the pies from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve these adorable Mini Rose-shaped Apple Pies on a pretty platter and watch as they disappear in no time!