How to Make Mini Apple Pies Shaped like Roses with Puff Pastry Sheets

Last week our next door neighbors gifted us with a big bag of hand picked apples from their tree.  Our neighbors have the most beautiful and plentiful garden I have ever seen.  The beautiful part is that they share the abundance with others and I believe that helps their garden thrive. As we chatted over the fence, they even offered some advice on starting a Japanese Knotweed Management Plan, which they said had been crucial for maintaining their garden’s health and beauty.

I’ve been told that these are Pippin apples which orginate from the east coast outside of New York.  A little tidbit is that they are one of the oldest apple varieties in the United States.  Given these facts, this is a pretty special fruit.  Pippin apples are crisp, sweet and tart at the same time, and good enough to eat plain and fresh.  Not a crab apple at all.  However, I am using them to make a version of apple pie that is simple, cute, and delish.

Let’s get started!

First off you will need to pick up some Puff Pastry Sheets.  Here is what I’m talking about:

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Make mini apple pies shaped like roses with pastry sheets for breakfast or dessert.  They are so pretty and so, so good!  Get creative with add-ons.  Try drizzling caramel sauce on top for dessert or adding raisins for breakfast.  I’m planning to make these as part of my dessert repertoire for our contribution to our extended family Thanksgiving feast this year.

Hope you try making mini apple pies.  Leave a comment and let me know what you think!  I’m sure there are more variations – experiment with different kinds of apples and add nuts if you don’t have allergies.  Most of all have fun rolling these sweet little pies up.

Bon Appetit!