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1) Ham-and-Apple Puff Pastry Roses

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed (about 8x8–9x9 inches)
  • 4 –6 thin slices deli ham
  • 1 small apple Firm variety like Honeycrisp, very thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar or Gruyère
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard optional
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Toss apple slices with lemon juice and a tiny pinch of salt to keep them from browning.
  3. Roll pastry into a roughly 10x10-inch square and cut into 9 equal strips.
  4. Spread a thin layer of mustard on each strip, if using, then sprinkle cheese.
  5. Layer ham and apple slices lengthwise, overlapping slightly so edges peek out.
  6. Starting at one end, roll each strip into a rose and place seam-side down on the sheet.
  7. Brush with beaten egg and bake 15–18 minutes until golden and puffed. Cool 5 minutes before serving.