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. 

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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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Recipe courtesy of Modern Gardens magazine 

desserts: 3 celebrity recipes

What’s better than having to choose between three delicious dessert recipes to whip up this weekend!? This week’s magazine clippings bring us to one of my favorite topics…. Sweets!

 

I spotted these yummy recipes in one of the latest Star magazines and couldn’t resist sharing them with all of you.

(Just click on the recipe picture to enlarge and print.)

Of course, Martha Stewart is the queen of everything, including desserts so I know this Oatmeal Cookie recipe will be absolutely amazing!! 

Toffee chips, chocolate and dried cherries… yes!! I will be trying this exact recipe this weekend.

 

For back up, we have Kris Jenner’s Classic Brownie recipe and A real treat from Scarlett Johansson, Carmel Popcorn with Nutella. Wow!

 

Which one will you be making first?

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3 new celebrity recipes

 

From the pages of People Magazine, today I’m sharing 3 delicious celebrity recipes that will make your tastebuds very happy!

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Perfect for indulging in something warm and comforting during the weekdays, we have Joanna Gaines’ recipe for Chicken Tortilla Soup.

 

I’ve made this myself with my homemade chicken stock and I can attest to this tortilla soup being quite tasty! It’s perfect for making and having over the course of two days, which I love! Cook one day and rest the next.  

 

I love the idea of making these next two recipes for a little weekend indulgence. Don’t feel like going out to a fancy dinner in a restaurant? Make one at home instead, and let’s Start with George Clooney’s recipe for Mojito Risotto with Seared Scallops! Yum!!

Don’t be intimidated, this recipe is pretty easy to make, and if you’ve ever made home made risotto, you know it’s quite a treat in itself! Personally I like less rum added, or none at all. 

 

And now for my favorite part of the meal, dessert! And it’s perfectly alright to treat yourself like a princess while partaking in this glorious dessert!

 

The Princess of Wales’ Sticky Toffee Pudding is a treat for all the senses, and trust me, if you’ve never had sticky toffee pudding you are missing out… big time!! Give it a try this weekend.

Oh, and here's another one of Kate's delicious recipes. I've made this chutney several times, and it's delicious served with a traditional chicken salad or with cheese and crackers.

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try planting lavender in your garden

💜 I love to be bathed in the scent of lavender while gardening. It’s my favorite kind of aromatherapy.

 

💜 And it’s quite elegant to add a little posy of lavender to each place setting when you're setting springtime or summertime table.

 

💜 In southern California, now’s the perfect time to plant lavender. 

💜 Bursting with fragrant blooms, irresistible to pollinators, and waterwise too - this miracle plant has it all.

💜I always look forward to celebrating Lavender Days at Armstrong Gardens during the month of May. 

 

💜What makes it so much fun is that Armstrong’s has activities, classes and lots of beautiful lavender varieties that weekend in May. 

💜Stay tuned in the upcoming weeks, and I’ll share the exact dates with you.

 

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💜In case you haven’t heard, I started a new Instagram page in October and named it Claudia Fabiana Home. My former page is still up, but after getting a new phone, I was no longer able to log into this account, so the new profile was born!

 

💜I hope you’ll follow along with me on Instagram for all the latest projects and décor I will be sharing in 2025.

 

 

 

ciao fabiana

 

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the best lemon tablescapes

 

Our largest lemon tree is still so full of lemons right now, that it's such a pleasure to use them every day for cooking and to flavor our water and teas.

In addition to that, when life gives you so many amazing lemons, it's also fun to fill lots of pretty bowls and sprinkle those citrus filled bowls to different rooms around the house. 

Of course using them for a table setting is also a wonderful idea that is always a fresh look that can't be beat. 

I love the effortless pop of color and lovely scent it brings to each and every table setting. Here are a few of my favorite examples. 

 

Easy as lemon meringue pie, a table runner and matching lemon place mats instantly add loads of charm to your dining space, indoors or out! A frilly cake stand filled to brim with lemons makes a bold statement.

 

I can’t help feeling a sense of happiness looking at these new lemon pattern table linens from Pacific and Rose. 

They're so easy to accessorize too, just add a few fresh lemons and pretty flowers and the look is complete!

When life gives you lemons, we must remember to enjoy them in every way possible! 

Note the unique quality of all these lemon patterned table linens and accessories that are hand block-printed by artisans at the fair-trade workshop in Jaipur, India. 

This timeless pattern plays off the real lemons in my home so well.

The Snowball Viburnum flowers are from my cottage garden, and easily arranged in a vintage white ironstone pitcher. 

I love how they look with the soft green tones of the pretty Lemon Tablecloth and Napkins. 

It's so fun to decorate and "play house" with these beautiful new gifted treasures! First up is this beautiful new "Garden Yellow" tablecloth and napkins from August Table.

The texture of this soft linen and cotton blend is amazing and I also love the little lace-like inset on the tablecloth.... Can you spot it?

 

It's perfectly acceptable to mix the faux with the real, and in this case, both types of lemons are a hit!

And from Antique Farmhouse, check out this gorgeous faux lemon and eucalyptus wreath. 

It's so realistic that it's hard to distinguish the real lemons on the table from the faux variety! 

Also new this week is the Distressed Metal Urn, also from Antique Farmhouse. It's got the perfect patina for any situation!!.

 

Weekend vibes here at home in the breakfast room.

 

One of my favorite tablecloths is this one called “Monet’s Kitchen” from Pacific and Rose. 

Inspired by the Provencal color palette of Claude Monet’s Kitchen in Giverny. Of course fresh lemons and a few limes are the perfect accents for this pattern. 

Who wouldn't want to wake up to a sunny, fresh table like this for breakfast?!

 

This pretty pattern is block-printed by hand in lovely shades of blue, green and yellow.

 

I love how perfectly it blends with my citrusy centerpieces.

 

It's so perfect for giving your home a weekend vibe all week long!

 

Life. Lemons. Lemonade. You know the drill... 

But making the best of something also includes a little indulgence, like this gorgeous new Lemon Glass Pitcher from Vagabond House I absolutely fell in love with.

 

So, when you're making your lemons into lemonade, remember to treat yourself to something special, because after all, YOU are worth it!!

The beautiful Capri Lemon placemats and table runner are available from Elrene. 

 

 

 

In case you haven’t heard, I started a new Instagram page in October and named it Claudia Fabiana Home. My former page is still up, but after getting a new phone, I was no longer able to log into this account, so the new profile was born!

 

I hope you’ll follow along with me on Instagram for all the latest projects and décor I will be sharing in 2025.

 

 

 

ciao fabiana

 

For lots of fun extras, follow me on Instagram!

 

 

 

You can check out some of my favorites here at “Tablescaping Essentials” 

 

 

 

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