- Cut apples into very thin slices, removing core, and toss in sugar and lemon juice. Here is a helpful video on how exactly to cut the apples.
- Allow to soften for at least half an hour, then strain out the liquid. Apples should be very soft and pliable.
- Heat oven to 375. Roll out puff pastry and cut into 6 even strips. You may want to dust it with flour to prevent sticking.
- Coat 1 sliced puff pastry with thinned apricot preserve (that’s where the water comes in, just stir into preserves until thinned, but not runny).
- Place apple slices, skin side up, on half the puff pastry, fanning the slices so they overlap.
- Fold the other half of the puff pastry over the apples, with enough of the slices poking out.
- Begin rolling up the puff pastry from one end to the other, until you make a pinwheel shape. Tuck the end of the puff pastry around and gently press down to ensure it is closed.
- Repeat with the other five sheets of puff pastry.
- Place the rose-shaped tarts in a muffin tin and dust with cinnamon and more granulated sugar.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove, gently scoop the tarts from the muffin tin and allow to cool before serving.
You can sprinkle some powdered sugar on top and drizzle salted caramel sauce for a beautiful touch. Enjoy!