Apple Rose Pastries

Directions

1. 1
   DISCLAIMER: This is not my recipe, I found it on the internet (Search Apple rose puff pastry)
2. 2
   Preheat the oven to 180 Celsius (Gas Mark 4)
3. 3
   Slice the apples in half, and scoop out the core
4. 4
   Put the cup of water and lemon juice in a bowl together
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   Slice the apples as thin as possible (Lay the apple flat, and slice from the stem to the base)
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   Place in the lemon juice water to prevent discolouration (You may also want to do this after simmering the apples)
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   Simmer the apple slices until they're soft, then drain
8. 8
   Roll the puff pastry thinly (30cm by 20 or so cm)
9. 9
   Slice the pastry into 6 slices (5cm by 22cm)
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    Mix the jam and tablespoons of water, and microwave for about 30-60 seconds, until soft and spreadable
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    Spread the jam mixture over the 6 slices
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    Lay the apple slices over the top half of each pastry strip
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    Fold the pastry in half, securing the edges with water
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    Roll the pastry strips tightly, securing the end with water
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    Roll all 6, and place in a cupcake tin, preferably silicon
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    Bake for 30-40 minutes (On the bottom shelf if the apples are going to burn, and tin foil might also work
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    Take out and leave to cool
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    Sprinkle with icing sugar
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    VARIATIONS: Add rose water to the apples.
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    Add raisins in the middle, before folding.
21. 21
    Use yellow apples (Or other colours), to make yellow roses.
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    HARDER VARIATION; Make your own puff pastry, and add red colouring, to make a fully red rose.