{Ramadan Special} – Apple Rose Pastry by Wardah of ‘Best of Wardah’
The much loved, much appreciated and much adored…..’Joy From Fasting To Feasting – VIII’ has come to end….This 32 day long saga is going to end of sweet note…with a humble promise to return InshaAllah….No celebration is complete….until unless a sweet/dessert is served. So for the finale of the event….we have Wardah Arif of ‘Best of Wardah’. Creative Wardah has some got many feathers in her cap…Apart from cooking and exploring…she loves to paint Ostrich eggs….Custom made….
“Ramadan all over the world is the most spiritual time in the lives of Muslims. In America, though we may be spread far and wide, Muslims still feel a sense of spirituality and community during this blessed month. On this 29th fast, as we all wait anxiously to hear news about the Eid moon, these apple rose pastries are the perfect treat to pop in the oven. When we are blessed with the news of Eid, we can pass them out to our neighbors and friends so they can share in our excitement. The beautiful appearance of roses is sure to bring smile to everyone’s faces this month. I hope you enjoy and good luck in the kitchen!”
Apple Rose Pastry
(Makes 6)
Source: Cooking
with Manuela
with Manuela
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed
- 2 red organic apples (I used red delicious)
- half lemon, juice
- some flour for dusting
- 2 tablespoons of fruit preserve (I used strawberry)
- cinnamon (optional)
- powder sugar for decorating (optional)
PREPARATION:
- Thaw the puff pastry if you haven’t done so yet. It should take about 20-30 minutes.
- Prepare a bowl with some water and the lemon juice. Cut the apples in half, remove the core and cut the apples in paper thin slices, as shown in my picture. Leave the peel so it will give the red color to your roses. Right away, place the sliced apples in the bowl with lemon and water, so that they won’t change color.
- Microwave the apples in the bowl, for about 3 minutes, to make them slightly softer. If you prefer, you can also simmer the apple slices in the water in a small pan (on the stove).
- Unwrap the puff pastry over a clean and lightly floured counter. Using a rolling pin stretch the dough a little, trying to keep it in a rectangular shape. Cut the dough in 6 strips. These are about 2 in x 9 in (5 cm x 22 cm).
- In a bowl, place three tablespoons of apricot preserve with two tablespoons of water. Microwave for about one minute, so that the preserve will be easier to spread. Spread the preserve on the dough.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Drain the apples.
- Place the apples on the dough, as shown in my picture. Sprinkle with cinnamon if you’d like.
- Fold up the bottom part of the dough.
- Carefully roll, seal the edge, and place in a silicone muffin cup. No need to grease the muffin mold if it’s silicone. Otherwise, make sure to grease it.
- Do the same for all 6 roses. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 40-45 minutes, until fully cooked.
NOTE:
Make sure the pastry is fully cooked on the inside before removing the roses from the oven! If after 30 minutes the apples on top look fully cooked, move the pan to a lower rack in the oven, and wait for 10-15 more minutes to avoid under cooking the puff pastry. Sprinkle with powder sugar and enjoy!
Ruxana Gafoor says
yummy and lovely looking apple pastry
Nasuha Kareem says
Impressive photography:)