Apple Rose Tart (Recipe)

My little cousin just posted on Facebook that she made some Apple Pie Flowers to take to a church function. I didn't get her recipe, but I found the following recipe online that looks pretty simple - and very similar to her picture of hers!

I don't remember ever seeing or hearing about these, so I thought I'd share here for those of you who haven't, either. I got the recipe from a youtube video, and it would be best to go watch the video before making, I think....

If you make these, let us know about your experience, please!

For apple preparation:

o Cut the apple in half, and remove the core.

o Slice the apple.

o Put apple slices into a saucepan.

o Add Sugar, honey and water to pot.

o Cook apples for about 3-5 minutes

o Remove apples from pot and cool, reserving water.

For dough/crust:

· Put butter and 3 Tbsp cooked apple water into a bowl.

· Sift in 1 cup cake flour.

· Mix to make dough. Then, knead dough until it becomes smooth.

· Cut the dough in half and roll out each piece (like pie crust).

· Cut dough into strips about 1 inch wide by 8-10 inches in length.

· On each strip of dough, place 5 or 6 of the cooked apple slices on top. (overlap them by about 1/2)

· Then, roll up the dough with apples and put into a cupcake mold.

· Put into baking pan and bake for 15-18 minutes in 350 degree oven.

· Brush honey on roses and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.

Yields about 10 rose tarts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgetvGCoEFQ