📋 Mini French Apple Rose Tarts
These mini French apple rose tarts are a stunning yet an easy dessert to prepare. Delicate apple slices are arranged into beautiful rose shapes atop a buttery, homemade crust. The combination of naturally sweetened apples and a simple apple sauce makes these tarts both visually impressive and irresistibly tasty.
Servings: 6 mini tarts
Calories: 306kcal
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 6 mini mold tart 3-inch
Ingredients
For the Crust
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 and â…“ cup flour
- ¼ cup water cold
- 1 pinch pinch salt
For the filling
- 6 tablespoon apple sauce unsweetened
- 3-4 apples Red delicious
- 6 teaspoon demerara sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven at 400F.
For the crust
- Mix the butter, the flour and salt together until it is crumbly.
- Add in the water gradually as you might need a few drops less.
- Form into a ball and set in the fridge for 20 minutes or so.
- Using a rolling pin, roll the dough and press them into 3-inch tart molds. Using a knife, cut the excess dough to make clean edges.
For the filling
- Assemble the tarts: pour about 1 tablespoon of apple sauce into each prepared tart shell. Spread it evenly over the base.
- Wash the apples and thinly slice them using a sharp knife (or a mandoline if you have). Carefully place the slices on the sauce to create a rose shape.
- Sprinkle some demerara sugar on top (optional).
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden and the apples soft.
- Allow to slightly cool down before serving.
Notes
- Use store-bought crust for convenience (puff pastry or pie crust works well).
- Apple suggestion: Red Delicious or Honeycrisp for vibrant color; Granny Smith for tartness.
- Make ahead: Prepare the crust ahead and assemble on the day of, bake fresh.
- Freezing option: Freeze unbaked tarts and bake straight from the freezer.
- Serving ideas: Pair with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce.
- Storage: Keep in the refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat before serving.
- Sweeter? Use sweetened apple sauce or jam.
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 526IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg