easy apple roses for dessert

Apple roses are truly are a delightful treat for both the eyes and the taste buds. Plus, they're surprisingly simple to make, considering how fancy they look. 

🍎 Have you ever tried making them before? 🍎

Apple roses are not only delicious but also beautiful. Here's a simple recipe to make them from one of my favorite UK magazines.

(Metric conversions are under the recipe)

*25 grams = 1/4 cup sugar

*500 grams = 18 ounces frozen puff pastry dough

like Pepperidge Farm  

*190°C  = 375°F

*60cm x 5cm = 24" x 2"

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Apple roses are versatile and perfect for various occasions!

 

1.  Holiday Gatherings: They make a stunning addition to Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert tables.

 

2.   Special Celebrations: Birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings could be extra special with these elegant treats. 

 

3.  Tea Parties: Impress your guests with a beautiful and delicious accompaniment to their tea or coffee.

 

4.   Brunches: A lovely treat for a weekend brunch with family and friends. 

 

5.  Mother's Day: Show appreciation with a homemade and heartfelt dessert.

 

6.  Dinner Parties: Serve them as a fancy dessert to cap off a wonderful meal.

 

7.    Valentine's Day: A romantic and sweet gesture for your loved one.

 

8.   Just Because: Sometimes, you don't need a special occasion to enjoy a delightful treat!

 

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You can get creative with flavor variations for apple pie roses. Here are some of my favorite flavor upgrades:

 

1.   Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle a mixture of cinnamon and sugar on the apples before rolling them up for a classic apple pie flavor.

 

2.   Caramel Apple: Drizzle a bit of caramel sauce on the apple slices or the puff pastry before rolling them up. 

 

3.   Nutty Delight: Add a sprinkle of finely chopped nuts (like pecans or almonds) along with the apples for a nice crunch.

 

4.   Berry Blend: Mix in thin slices of berries like strawberries or raspberries with the apple slices for a fruity twist. 

 

5.   Spiced Apple: Add a dash of nutmeg, allspice, or cloves along with the cinnamon for a warm, spiced flavor.

 

6.   Cheesy Apple: Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on the puff pastry before adding the apples for a creamy contrast. 

 

7.   Chocolate Apple: Spread a thin layer of Nutella or chocolate spread on the puff pastry for a chocolatey treat.

 

8.   Citrus Twist: Add a bit of orange or lemon zest to the apple slices for a fresh citrus flavor.

 

 

Feel free to experiment with these variations to find your favorite combination. Enjoy your baking adventure! 

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ciao fabiana

 

 

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Recipe courtesy of Modern Gardens magazine 

6 all-time favorite recipes

Happy Saturday, friends! Today I’m sharing six of my all-time favorite recipes that I’ve shared in past issues of Country Sampler Farmhouse Style magazine.

 

From Blueberry French Toast Casserole to Rosemary Apricot Pork Tenderloin and so many other yummy and comforting I’d love you to try!

 

Bon Appétit!

ciao fabiana

 

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Sunday brunch with Vagabond House

🐓Happy Sunday! The weekend is always my favorite time to whip up something fun to eat and make it a brunchy kind of day. 

🐓Deviled eggs are my go-to and are pretty easy to make and even more fun to decorate with different herbs, veggies and my favorite… bacon.

 

🐓And check out this adorable Chicken Deviled Egg Holder from Vagabond House. It holds 24 halves, that’s one dozen eggs for noshing and sharing! 

 

🐓Here’s my deviled eggs recipe that appeared in Country Sampler Farmhouse Style in the Summer 2022 issue. It's a family favorite.

And now Vagabond House is offering

10% OFF with the Discount 

Code: CIAOFABIANA10OFF

 

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Find the 🐓 Chicken Deviled Egg Holder

HERE at Vagabond House

or

HERE on Amazon.

ü  Jolie Fleur Napkin from Solino Home.

 

ü  Stoneware Salad Plates and Bowls from Corelle.

 

ü  Most everything else is vintage.

 

 

ciao fabiana

 

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a Hamptons vibe at the breakfast table

Good Morning and Happy Monday!

 

Don’t you feel like this summer is just flying by? 

I can hardly believe it’s already July 31st, and with the start of August tomorrow, I want to stop and savor each moment that’s left of summer.

There’s nothing better than starting off this sunny day with a hot cup of coffee and a sliced up, toasty baguette that’s all buttered up and finished off with a touch of home-made jam.

 

Sitting here, I can’t help but notice that the real eye candy on the table is this gorgeous seashell butter dish from Arthur Court Designs. Doesn't it bring just the perfect coastal charm to the breakfast room? 

But of course, this butter dish would be appropriate for any meal throughout the day, and so cute for a weekend brunch. 

 

With the addition of white hydrangeas from the garden, I feel a real Hamptons vibe going on, which is perfect because we’re headed to NY later in the week!

 

Hoping you have a great morning and remember to enjoy this lovely summer day.

Just so you know, Arthur Court is offering 10% OFF any purchase

with the Discount Code: CIAOFABIANA10OFF

To add to the beachy feel, 

this Amalfi Stripe tablecloth from Solino Home really sets the mood.

Pretty napkins are from August Table 

Placemats are also from Arthur Court Designs 

Cup and saucer are vintage.

 

 

ciao fabiana

 

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Check out these other fun coastal-inspired gifts from Arthur Court:

 

a very delicious and easy quiche recipe

Since March our veg garden has been producing a massive amount of Swiss chard, so I’m always looking for new ways to eat this super green.

 

One of the best recipes I’ve tried is for Rainbow Chard Quiche, a recipe from Martha Stewart. 

It’s quite tasty with the added crunch of phyllo dough pastry crust.

  

I hope you get a chance to make this recipe. It’s easier than it looks and really tastes amazing!

 

 

ciao fabiana

 

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