Puff Pastry and Apple Roses

Step by step: Puff Pastry and Apple Roses

• Step1

  Make the quick puff pastry: Place an egg yolk in a measuring cup. add ¼ teaspoon of salt and 2 teaspoon of vinegar.

• Step2

  Add approximately 100 ml (3.5 fl oz) of ice cold water and mix well. In total, we should have 125 ml of liquid. Place in the fridge.

• Step3

  Sift 250 grams (9 oz) of flour onto the table. Grate 200 grams (7 oz) of frozen butter or margarine into the flour, mixing the butter with flour frequently.

• Step4

  Make a well, and pour in the liquid and mix. Don’t knead the dough. Fold it onto itself: lift the sides and fold towards the middle, creating layers. Gather any pieces of dough left on the table, and add them to the dough.

• Step5

  Shape into a rectangular, wrap with plastic wrap or place in a plastic bag. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. It is best to refrigerate the dough for 10-12 hours before using.

• Step6

  Make the filling: Combine 600 ml (20 fl oz) of water and 300 grams (10 oz) of sugar in a saucepan. Stir just until the sugar dissolves. Bring to boil.

• Step7

  You could use just apples, or use both apples and plums for extra flavor and color. Cut 3 apples in half. Remove the core. Slice into 2-3 mm thick pieces. Do the same with 3 plums.

• Step8

  Blanch the apples in the boiling syrup in batches. Remove as soon as it comes back to boil. Transfer to a plate, and cool. Repeat the same with plums.

• Step9

  Remove the puff pastry from the fridge, and roll 3 mm thick. Cut into 3-4 cm wide, 25 cm (10 inch) long strips.

• Step10

  Arrange the apple and plum slices in an alternating pattern, so that they alternate and overlap each other.

• Step11

  Roll into a beautiful rose, and transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

• Step12

  Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F) for 20-25 minutes.

• Step13

  Cool, Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Visit our website to find a beautiful Rose Bouquet Cake, braided apple filled Danish coffee cake, easy apple cake, and other great recipes