WW Apple Roses

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The WW Apple Roses are delicious and comforting. We made this dessert with chilled puff pastry, red apple, lemon, reduced-sugar apricot jam, egg yolk, powdered sugar, and paper muffin cups. This dish contains 3 grams of protein and 175 calories per serving. These roses are ready to serve in just 60 minutes. Store these WW Apple Roses in the refrigerator for 3 days. You may serve them with plain non-fat Greek yogurt, vegetable omelet, unsweetened tea, fresh raspberries, baked cinnamon pears, or black tea.

STATS:

  • Total time: 60 minutes
  • Calories: 175 kcal
  • Serving size: 1 apple rose
  • Cooking time: 40 minutes
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Cuisine: European
  • Serving: 6 apple roses
  • Preparation time: 20 minutes
  • Course: Dessert

EQUIPMENT:

  • Muffin tin with 6 cups
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry brush
  • Measuring spoons
  • Small bowl
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 sheet chilled puff pastry
  • Half a juiced lemon
  • 4 tbsp reduced-sugar apricot jam
  • 1 egg yolk
  • A little powdered sugar
  • One tbsp low-fat milk
  • Paper muffin cups
  • One large red apple

INGREDIENT NOTES:

PUFF PASTRY:

  • It makes the base of the apple roses and gets golden when we bake. You may utilize reduced-fat puff pastry as a replacement.

RED APPLES:

  • Add apples for natural sweetness and fruit taste in the dessert. The red skin of apples makes the beautiful rose-petal look. You may use pear as an alternative if apples are not available.

LEMON JUICE:

  • This juice keeps the apple slices from turning brown and maintains the sweetness of the jam. You may replace it with orange juice as per your choice.

REDUCED-SUGAR APRICOT JAM:

  • We use this apricot jam to add sweetness and fruit flavor to the dessert. This jam also sticks the slices properly and keeps the filling moist. You may use reduced-sugar apple jam as another idea.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, warm the oven to 190°C and put paper muffin cups in the muffin spaces.
  2. Wash the apple, then cut it in half and remove the core.
  3. Make thin slices of the apple using a peeler and toss them with lemon juice.
  4. Unroll the chilled puff pastry and cut it into 6 equal strips, then spread a thin layer of apricot jam.
  5. Put the apple slices on the upper half of the strips and slightly overlap them.
  6. Fold the lower half of each strip over the bottom of the slices and roll them gently into a rose shape.
  7. Press the pastry end lightly and place each rose in the muffin cup.
  8. Brush the pastry properly after mixing the egg yolk with low-fat milk.
  9. Bake the roses for 40 minutes, then cover them with foil for 20 minutes if the apples become brown.
  10. Lastly, cool the roses briefly, then dust them with powdered sugar and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

DESSERT:

  • Plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • Fresh strawberry slices
  • Cinnamon-spiced apple slices
  • Fresh raspberries

BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH:

  • Vegetable omelet
  • Whole-wheat toast
  • Low-fat cottage cheese
  • Fresh fruit salad

TEA:

  • Unsweetened tea
  • Black coffee
  • Cinnamon tea
  • Homemade iced tea without added sugar

PLATTERS:

  • Fresh apple and pear slices
  • Mixed berries
  • Baked cinnamon pears
  • Small bowls of low-fat vanilla yogurt

TIPS:

  • To make it easier to roll the apples, slice them thinly.
  • Keep the puff pastry refrigerated until you need to use it for better shape and texture.
  • Spread the jam thinly to prevent the puff pastry from becoming mushy.
  • The dough expands, so don’t roll the flowers too tightly.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Store these cooled apple roses in a closed box for 3 days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze this dessert in the container for two months.

FAQs:

Is it possible to leave sugar out of these roses?

  • Yes, you can leave it out since the jam and apples already provide enough sweetness.

What causes the apple roses to come apart?

  • The pastry strips aren’t fastened properly, which is why they come apart.

Should we exclude eggs from this dessert?

  • For an egg-free version, you can lightly brush the pastry with low-fat milk.

Can I prepare these apple roses earlier?

  • Yes, you can refrigerate the roses together early, then bake them when needed.

How can I make the apple roses crispier?

  • For better crispness, you can chill the pastry and leave out any extra jam in the recipe.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 175 kcal

Net carbs: 20 g

Iron: 0.8 mg

Total carbs: 22 g

Vitamin A: 85 IU

Fiber: 1.5 g

Calcium: 15 mg

Protein: 3 g

Sodium: 170 mg

Potassium: 95 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 7 Points