Nectarine Roses
Nectarine roses are elegant pastries made by rolling thin slices of nectarines into rose shapes inside flaky puff pastry. They are lightly sweet, fruity, and visually stunning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6-8 pastries
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- nectarines
- puff pastry
- sugar
- apricot jam
- lemon juice
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- Cut nectarines in half, remove pits, and slice into very thin wedges.
- Place slices in a bowl with lemon juice and microwave briefly to soften.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into long strips.
- Spread a thin layer of apricot jam over each strip and sprinkle lightly with sugar.
- Arrange nectarine slices along one edge of each strip, slightly overlapping with peel side facing up.
- Fold the bottom half of the pastry over the nectarines.
- Carefully roll each strip into a rose shape and place into the muffin tin.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until pastry is golden and cooked through.
- Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Substitute nectarines with apples, peaches, or pears for variation.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Use honey instead of sugar for natural sweetness.
- Add a thin layer of cream cheese under the jam for richness.
- Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the oven to maintain crispness or microwave briefly for softness.
- Freeze and reheat directly in the oven when needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/nectarine-roses/
