These gorgeous air fryer spiced pear and apple roses are a go-to impressive dessert that’s actually super simple!
Fruits are sliced paper-thin, microwaved with lemon juice until pliable, then rolled in puff pastry strips with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
They bake to golden perfection in just 8-10 minutes in the air fryer!
Dusting them with powdered sugar before serving creates a beautiful presentation.
Stick around for favorite variations that’ll make guests swoon.
Ingredients
Additionally, these crispy snacks can be a delightful touch to your dessert table.
Recommended Tools
Creating these gorgeous Air Fryer Spiced Pear and Apple Roses is so much easier when you have the right tools in your kitchen. These must-have items will help you slice, shape and bake these beautiful treats with minimal fuss and maximum impact.
- Air Fryer:
The star appliance that bakes these pastry roses to golden perfection in just 8-10 minutes.
- Mandoline Slicer:
Creates those perfectly thin and uniform fruit slices that make the roses look professional.
- Rolling Pin:
Essential for rolling out your puff pastry to the right thickness before cutting into strips.
- Pastry Cutter:
Makes quick work of cutting the puff pastry into even strips for rolling with the fruit slices.
- Microwave-Safe Bowl:
Perfect for softening your fruit slices in lemon water until they’re pliable enough to roll.
- Fine Mesh Strainer:
Ideal for dusting your finished roses with that professional-looking powdered sugar finish.
Using an air fryer allows you to achieve perfectly cooked eggs with less oil, making your treats healthier without sacrificing flavor.</p
Instructions for air fryer spiced pear and apple roses
Let’s create these gorgeous edible roses that’ll wow everyone at your table! Here’s how to make these beautiful air fryer treats:
- Start by slicing 2-3 crisp pears or apples very thinly. You want them paper-thin so they’ll bend easily! Remove the cores and seeds as you go.
- Place your fruit slices in a microwave-safe bowl with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and a splash of water. Microwave them for about 30 seconds or until they’re nice and pliable – this makes them easier to roll without breaking!
- Lightly dust your work surface with flour and roll out 1/2 package of puff pastry until it’s thin and even.
- Cut the pastry into long strips, about 2 inches wide. Don’t worry if they’re not perfect – these roses are supposed to look rustic and handmade!
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon evenly across your pastry strips. This is where all that yummy spiced flavor comes from!
- Arrange your softened fruit slices along one edge of each pastry strip, overlapping them slightly. Let about half of each slice peek over the top edge of the pastry – this creates the “petals” of your roses!
- Fold the bottom half of the pastry up over the bottom portion of your fruit slices.
- Carefully roll up each strip, keeping the fruit slices in place. Pinch the end to seal your rose.
- Place your assembled roses in your air fryer basket, leaving a little space between each one.
- Air fry at 370°F for 8-10 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
- Let them cool for a minute, then dust with powdered sugar for that perfect sweet finishing touch!
Serve these beauties while they’re still warm – they’re absolutely irresistible straight from the air fryer when the pastry is still crispy and the fruit is tender and sweet!
Pro Tips
Soaking your sliced pears or apples in a mixture of lemon juice and water before microwaving not only prevents browning but also makes the fruit perfectly pliable for rolling without breaking, creating more professional-looking roses.
Substitutions & Variations
While the classic recipe creates beautiful roses that taste like fall, you can personalize these edible bouquets with simple swaps that transform their flavor profile, color and texture.
- Berry Beautiful: Replace apple slices with thinly sliced strawberries or add blueberries between the fruit petals for vibrant color and tangy sweetness.
- Chocolate Drizzle: After baking, drizzle melted dark or white chocolate over the roses for an elegant dessert presentation.
- Savory Version: Skip the cinnamon and sugar, instead brush pastry with butter and sprinkle with herbs, cheese and prosciutto for an appetizer variation.
- Spice It Up: Substitute cinnamon with pumpkin pie spice, cardamom or chai spice blend to create different seasonal flavor profiles.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free puff pastry sheets as a direct substitute for traditional pastry without changing the technique.
- Tropical Twist: Try using thinly sliced mango or pineapple instead of pears and apples for a summer-inspired version with coconut sugar sprinkled on top.
Leftovers & Storage Tips
These gorgeous fruit roses often disappear quickly, but if you’ve made an extra batch or couldn’t finish them all, proper storage ensures they’ll remain delicious for another day.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
To refresh, pop them in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes at 350°F. They’ll crisp right back up—trust me!
Don’t freeze them unless you enjoy soggy pastry.
Serve With Vanilla Icecream
Air Fryer Spiced Pear And Apple Roses
Beautiful edible roses made from thinly sliced pears or apples wrapped in puff pastry and air fried to perfection.
- 2-3 crisp pears or apples
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 package puff pastry
- Flour for dusting
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- Powdered sugar for decoration
- Slice fruits thinly, core, and microwave in lemon juice and water until pliable.
- Roll out puff pastry, cut into strips.
- Place fruit slices overlapping on pastry, fold bottom, roll into rose shape.
- Air fry at 370°F for 8-10 minutes.
- Serve warm, dust with powdered sugar, and enjoy.
