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Plum Roses with Thyme Sugar

Plum Roses are one of those desserts that are almost too beautiful to eat. A simple process of rolling puff pastry strips with apricot jam, thyme sugar, and thinly sliced plums results in these roses that look like they were made by an expertly trained baker. So gorgeous and so simple!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 roses
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2-3 plums, ripe but firm, thinly sliced
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 2-3 tbsp apricot jam
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • powdered sugar (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Prepare a muffin tin with cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, rub the sugar and thyme together until fragrant. Set aside.
  3. Slice the plums in half, remove the pits, then slice the plum in very thin slices. Place plums in a microwave safe bowl with the lemon juice and half the thyme sugar. Microwave 30-60 seconds until the plums are pliable. Let cool slightly.
  4. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 6 strips lengthwise. Warm the apricot jam so it spreads easily. Brush a thin layer over each strip.
  5. Arrange the plum slices, skin side up, overlapping along one edge of each strip. The tops of the plum should extend just beyond the pastry. Fold the bottom of the pastry up and press gently to secure.
  6. Starting at one end, gently roll the strips to form a rose. Place one in each muffin tin. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle each with the remaining thyme sugar. Bake 35-40 minutes until golden and puffed. Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy!