Have we started noticing my trend, that I think Valentine’s day is really just about me? I mean, Kristofer’s great and all. But holidays are just excuses for him to be sweet to me, and me to be sweeter to me. Right? Since I love apple pie, making a bite-sized apple pie rose seems like an obvious choice for dessert. Sugar, cinnamon, delicious crust-carbs. I just can’t go wrong. Unless I under-bake them… Or think I’m clever for putting them into a cupcake tin. (Spoiler alert, bake them on a cookie sheet with parchment paper.)
Ingredients
Makes about two dozen apple pie rose bites
- 4 sliced apples
- 1 box Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust (contains 2 crusts)
- Boiling mixture
- 4 c water
- 1/2 c sugar
- 1/4 c lemon juice
- Baking mixture
- 1/4 c sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat over to 425 degrees F.
- Pull your pie crusts out of the refrigerated to warm to room temperature.
- Finely slice your apples and set aside.
- Combine your ‘boiling mixture’ ingredients in a small pot and bring to a boil.
- Add your apple slices and simmer for 2-4 minutes, depending on the thickness of them. They should be soft but not falling apart.
- Strain and let dry while your prepare your pastry.
- Combine your ‘baking mixture’ and pour over unrolled pastries. Lightly press into dough.
- Slice your crust into thin strips and place apples onto slice.
- Roll slice into itself, wrapping the apples slices.
- Place each apple pie rose onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.
- Cover with foil and bake 10 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 20.
Apple Pie Rose Bites
Slice your apples as thin as possible! I couldn’t get all my apples to be sliced evenly but those that were resulted in a tastier, prettier rose!
Easy peasy crust. ;)
Once you’ve laid out your dough and covered it in sugary, cinnamon-y goodness, slice each into about 12 strips. They don’t need to be perfectly straight (just start your rolling from the wider edge) but the thinner ones worked out better for me. Easier to roll, cooked more evenly, etc.
Whee, look at how pretty they turned out! OK, confession time: I under cooked them!! I added an extra 10 minutes to the directions though, let me know how it turns out. :)
Serve your apple pie rose bites warm with ice cream or milk.
Laura Hinckley
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I’m always amazed at how clever people are. You are no exception. These look wonderful and how delicious this would be in a bowl with cream! I can’t wait to get the supplies. Pretty and delicious! Thank you for sharing :) #SITSBlogging
Lauren
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I was thinking just that when I made these: “how could I forget the ice cream?!” Thanks for stopping by Laura!
Lara
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These are great! I’m not a big fan of apple pie but my mom is. I’m thinking about making these for her birthday! Thanks for sharing.
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Lauren
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Not a fan of apple pie?? It’s the ONLY pie, in my opinion! ;) Hope your mom enjoys it!
Kristi DeMaria
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These are so pretty! What a fab idea for a Valentines luncheon or even a kid party! I think my son would be pretty excited about eating a “flower”! #SITSBlogging.
Lauren
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I’d say this is a great way to get your kids to eat more of the foods you want them to… but I don’t know many kids who need convincing to eat pie, hehe.
Lauren
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Those are so cute!! And they look yummy too. #SITSBlogging
Lauren
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Thanks for visiting and checking out this recipe, Lauren!
Keri M. Tidwell
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How neat and delicious looking too! Pinning because I think this would be pretty for a tea or shower. #SITSBlogging
Lauren
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Thanks Keri!
Laurel
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My kids would love those! Apples are a definite favorite of theirs.
Lauren
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Ooh, this will be a real treat then! I looove apple pie, so I’d totally get on with your fam! :p
Kristen Bobbitt
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Those look gorgeous. So professional! I would love to try it some time. Pinned it.
Lauren
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Thanks for the pin Kristen! They look fancy, but they’re actually really quick to throw together – no worrying about making it look perfect, just roll it up and it will work fine. :)
Kristen @ Adult Ballerina Project
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These look adorable and fairly simple–thanks for sharing!
Lauren
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They are! Hope you get a chance to try them Kristen!
Lena @ WhatMommyDoes
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These look delicious!!! Pinning it right now so I can make them first change I get! #SITSBlogging
Lauren
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Thanks for the pin-love Lena!
Kim @ This Ole Mom
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Wow! Very cute and clever ! I have never seen apples look so cute before! They would make a great pairing with ice cream. Thanks for sharing. I’m pinning this! #sitsblogging
Kim
Lauren
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Let’s be honest, so. many. desserts. would make great pairing with ice cream! Thanks for stopping by Kim!
Crunchy Con Mom
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Ahh that is SO cute!! I love both apple pie and cute baked goods so obviously I am definitely going to have to make those. I wonder if my SILs will love me or hate me if I bring this to family holidays (I’m perpetually in charge of pie because I make the crust from scratch!
Lauren
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Crust from scratch?! Goodness, I need to come to your family gatherings! I’ve heard it’s not so hard to do, but man do I feel intimidated by it, haha.
Lauren @ I am THAT Lady
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These look AMAZING!!!! Thanks for sharing! #SITSBlogging
Lauren
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No problem Lauren, thanks for visiting!
Kristin KH
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Those look so cute! They look like they’d be really difficult to make but don’t sound that bad! That’s they key to a really impressive dessert. Love it! Stopping by to spread the comment love from SITS!
Lauren
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You’ve hit the idea spot on! It’s all about presentation, right? ;)
Kim -StuffedSuitcase (@StuffedSuitcase)
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These are so adorable! They’d be perfect for a pretty princess birthday party or a baby shower! Pinning this! #SITSBlogging
Lauren
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You’ll have to let me know where you use it, and if it’s a hit!
Laina Turner
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My kids are going to LOVE these. #SITSBlogging
Lauren
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I hope they do!! Thanks Laina
Laura Crawford
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This is such a fun and cute idea!! And one of my daughters is always talking about how she LOVES apple pie, so I have no doubt this will be a big hit in my house.
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Lauren
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Your daughter and I are on the same page! And I have a crazy sweet tooth, so I bet I like my pie with the same amount of sugar as her. :p
Leilani
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Now these are just too sweet! Will definitely try this. Would be perfect at a tea party. :) #Sitsblogging
Lauren
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You know, there have been a few tea party references with these guys… I may have to look into this idea! Thanks Leilani :)
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Alaina
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I have tried making these using various recipes. This is the second time I have seen the recipe call for 425 degrees. The previous one called for 425 for 25 minutes. All other apple rose recipes call for 375 for 40-45 minutes or 400 for 35-40 minutes. Have you baked these after correcting the recipe time? If the apple roses are baked at 425 for 25 minutes, should the apples be covered for about 20 minutes and uncovered for the last 5 minutes? Does the puff pastry cook entirely at 425 degrees? My biggest issue is the puff pastry not cooking through and the apple petals burning because of the high temperature.