Mini Apple Rose Pies are another sweet treat that tastes scrumptious as well as impressing. Here’s a simple recipe to make these just-cute pastry:
If you have browsed Pinterest lately, then you probably must have seen this so-called famous apple rose design. Read on to make them yourself.
Ingredients:
- For the Apple Filling:
- 2 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter
- For the Pie Crust:
- 1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade, if preferred)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Flour (for dusting)
Instructions:
Prepare the Apples:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the apples until you reach the core and slice them very thin. - Put the sliced apple in a bowl and sprinkle it with lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon. Let this sit for around 10 minutes.
Prepare the pie crust. - Roll out the pie crust on a lightly floured surface and slice into thin strips about 1 1/2 inches wide.
- Make the Roses:
- Roll out a strip of dough. Spread overlapping slices of apple on the top edge of the strip, so that the curved portions of the apple slices hang over the edge of the dough. Roll up the dough smoothly, starting with one end to form a rose, and pinch the bottom to close. Repeat with remaining dough and apple slices. Bake
- Place the mini rose pies into a muffin tin or baking pan.
- The beaten egg applied on the top will allow it to have a golden finish.
- Bake until golden brown and apples tender, about 25-30 minutes.
Serve:
The mini apple rose pies cool for approximately 5 minutes before being served. You can finish them off some powdered sugar for the lovely finish.
Enjoy these beautiful small apple rose pies as a dessert or sweet snack.
Nutritional Values of Mini Apple Rose Pies:
1. Apples
High in Fibers: Apples are very much rich in dietary fibers, which is pectin. They facilitate digestion and improve overall gut health. One medium apple contains about 4 grams of fiber.
High in Antioxidants: Apples have antioxidants such as quercetin and flavonoids. These elements have been known to fight oxidative stress and reduce inflammation.
Vitamins and Minerals: Apples contain vitamins C and A, which help to give the immune system a boost and the skin a healthy glow. In addition, they provide very small quantities of potassium, necessary for heart health.
Low Calorie Counts: Apples are generally very low in calorie counts-about 95 calories per medium-sized apple-and contribute nutritive value to this dessert.
2. Cinnamon
Anti-Inflammatory Activity: Cinnamon is a spice that has a large amount of antioxidants, from the polyphenol family, and hence has anti-inflammatory activity.
Blood Sugar Control: It enhances the feeling of fullness and improves insulin sensitivity and therefore is good for sugar management.
Metabolism: It will support metabolism and, therefore, may contribute in better managing weight.
3.Pie Crust (Moderation)
Energy Source: The crust from flour and butter delivers carbohydrates and fats. But it has calories and fats, so best enjoyed in moderation.
Enriched Flour: If you are using enriched flour, it has been fortified with iron and B-vitamins (folic acid, niacin, riboflavin).
4. Lemon Juice
Vitamin C: Citrus fruits, lemons for example, are rich in vitamin C which activates the immune system and also aids in the absorption of iron from other foods
Alkalizing Effect: Though they taste sour, lemons have an alkalizing effect on the body, which is good for your general health.
General Considerations
- As opposed to this, while Mini Apple Rose Pies provide fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants from the apples, they also include added sugars and fats from the crust. For better healthfulness, you can use a whole wheat pie crust for more fiber.
- To reduce sugar, the apple mixture can either be sweetened using a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup or could simply be used without adding sugar at all.
- Use the yogurt; it is a good source for protein and calcium.
Conclusion:
Mini Apple Rose Pies Mini Apple Rose Pies are delicious, and the caloric density of the butter crust makes up for this dessert’s higher calorie and fat count. However, since it’s comprised of some of the best nutrients that apples contain-fiber, antioxidants, and lots of vitamins-it would be great for a dessert when cut into small portions.
While the pies can be made healthier with options using whole wheat crust or reducing added sugar, they offer visual appeal and nutritional goodness to complement the taste and health blend.