Baked Apple Roses

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Adjust an oven rack to the middle position. Butter two (6 to 8-ounce) ramekins and dust with granulated sugar. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Place apple slices on a microwave-safe plate, overlapping slightly if necessary. Microwave on high until slices slightly soften, about 45 seconds. Cover the plate with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a small bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins On a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry sheet to less than 1/8-inch thickness. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut two (3x12-inch) rectangles. Reserve remaining pieces for another use, such as mini tarts or savory bites. (8 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Brush melted butter evenly over the surface of each dough rectangle. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar mixture. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Arrange apple slices along one long edge of each dough rectangle, about 1/4 inch beyond the edge, overlapping slices slightly to create a cascading effect. Fold the bottom half of the dough over apple slices to form a long 'folder' of dough with rounded edges of apple slices exposed. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a small bowl, beat together egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the surface of the dough with egg wash. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Starting at one end of each rectangle, carefully roll the dough to form a rose-shaped pastry. Seal the roll with the end of the dough strip by gently pressing it against the base of the rose. Transfer roses to the prepared ramekins. Sprinkle with any remaining cinnamon sugar. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Bake on the middle rack in the preheated oven until golden brown and the pastry is puffed, about 45 minutes. Use tongs to carefully remove the ramekins to a baking sheet to cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove apple roses from the ramekins and finish cooling on a wire rack. (60 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Dust generously with confectioners' sugar before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature. (2 minutes)