Vegan Mother's Day Rose Pastry

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 F/200 C.

Step 2

Core apples, then using a mandoline or a knife slice them as thin as possible.

Step 3

Place them in a pot with lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then let simmer for about 5 minutes, or until they soften. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Step 4

Cut puff pastry into 6 long strips. Brush a strip with some jam, then place apple slices on top, peel side out, slightly overlapping each other, leaving some empty space in the bottom. Fold the bottom piece over the apples, keeping most of the slices exposed. Roll the strip up tightly, creating an apple rose. Place in a muffin tray. Repeat with the rest of the strips.

Step 5

Brush roses with melted butter, then bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden. Allow roses to cool slightly before removing them from the pan.

Step 6

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.