Step 1

Remove puffed pastries from freezer and thaw according to package

Step 2

Slice the apples in half from top to bottom

Step 3

Remove the core ends and then scoop out the core in the center

Step 4

Slice the apples into very thin slices

Step 5

Fill a medium sized bowl half full of water

Step 6

Squeeze the lemon juice into the water.

Step 7

Place the sliced apples in the water and microwave for 5 minutes until slightly tender.

Step 8

Drain the apples into a colander.

Step 9

When pastries are thawed, place them flat on a floured surface.

Step 10

Roll the pastries out with a rolling pin the flatten just a little more.

Step 11

Cut each pastry into 6 equal slices.

Step 12

One at a time, spoon apricot preserve mixture onto a slice of pastry.

Step 13

Place 7-9 apple slices along one half of the pastry slice with the peel side facing out.

Step 14

Fold the pastry in half to cover the apples.

Step 15

Starting on one end, roll the pastry and apples to the other end of the pastry.

Step 16

Place in a muffin tin.

Step 17

Continue with the other pieces of pastries until you have 12 apple roses.

Step 18

Place a pan of water on the bottom rack of oven so the bottom of pastries do not burn.

Step 19

Bake at 375 for 40 -45 minutes.