CinnamonInfused Apple Puff Roses with Caramel Cream Drizzle

This delightful treat combines the sweetness of red delicious apples with the warm embrace of cinnamon, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. The luscious caramel cream sauce adds a rich, decadent finishing touch you'll adore.

Ingredients:

• 2 red delicious apples
• 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust based on sweetness preference)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to prevent apples from browning)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

Cooking Instructions:

1. Prepare the Apples:

   • Core and slice the red delicious apples thinly (about 1/8 inch thick).
   • Place the apple slices in a bowl, toss with lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and sugar. Let them sit for about 10 minutes.

2. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

3. Roll Out the Dough:

   • Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry sheet into a larger rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick. Cut it into strips about 1.5 inches wide.

4. Assemble the Roses:

   • Take a strip of puff pastry and place overlapping apple slices along one edge of the strip.
   • Fold the lower part of the pastry over the apples and roll it up gently to form a rose shape.
   • Place the rose in a muffin tin to hold its shape.

5. Bake:

   • Repeat the process with the remaining pastry and apple slices.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed.

6. Make the Caramel Cream Sauce:

   • In a saucepan, heat the granulated sugar over medium heat until it melts and turns amber in color—watch it closely to prevent burning.
   • Once melted, carefully stir in the butter and then slowly add the heavy cream (it may bubble up). Stir continuously until smooth.
   • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Allow it to cool slightly.

7. Serve:

   • Drizzle the warm caramel cream sauce generously over the baked apple roses before serving.