These Mini Puff Pastry Apple Roses are as elegant as they are easy — made right in a mini muffin tin for a perfectly portioned bite-size treat. Flaky puff pastry, thinly sliced apples, and a touch of cinnamon come together to create a dessert that looks impressive but takes minimal effort. Ideal for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving appetizers, or a sweet addition to your next happy hour spread.
This recipe was inspired by the beautiful Apple Rose Pastries from Giustina Miller at Domestically Blissful . Her version showcases full-size apple roses, and I’ve adapted the idea into bite-size Mini Puff Pastry Apple Roses baked in a mini muffin tin—perfect for happy hour or holiday gatherings.
Mini Puff Pastry Apple Roses
Ingredients
Instructions
Prep Work
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Line a mini muffin tin with parchment or paper liners.
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Mix ½ cup sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon and set aside.
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Lightly flour your surface for rolling the puff pastry.
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Prepare the Apples
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Remove the core, and cut into thin slices. Slice apples in half.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 3 cups water + lemon juice + apple slices.
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Microwave 4–5 minutes until slices are flexible but not mushy.
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Drain, lay slices on a towel, and pat dry.
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Assemble the Pastries
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Roll out 2 puff pastry sheets and cut each into 6 strips (12 total).
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Place about 8 apple slices along the top half of one strip (skins facing outward).
- Cut the strip in half so you have two mini strips for your roses.
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Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, then fold the lower half of pastry over the apples.
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Roll up the strip into a rose shape and place in the muffin tin.
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Repeat for all 24 pastries.
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Sprinkle with any extra cinnamon sugar.
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Bake 35 minutes, covering loosely with foil after 15 minutes to prevent over-browning.
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Cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar prior to serving.
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Note
If your apple slices don’t bend easily, microwave them for an extra minute (in water + lemon) until pliable.
Choose apples that hold shape when baked (rather than turning to mush). Braeburn, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady are good. .
