Cinnamon Roll Apple “Rose” Tart

I’m on Pinterest several times a day. Constantly searching for new recipes…more saved then I could ever make in a lifetime, but I have options to cook…right? Apple desserts are a big hit with my family, so this one caught my eye. This one turned out great! Check out the video directions at https://tipbuzz.com/cinnamon-roll-apple-rose/

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 medium red or pink apples (my favorite is Macintosh)
• 1 – 8 count roll of refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
• 4 Tbl melted butter
• 4 Tbl brown sugar
• 2 Tbl lemon juice

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Unroll each cinnamon roll and form into a spiral in a greased 9″ pie plate, pressing each end together.
3. Mix melted butter and brown sugar in a medium sized bowl.
4. Slice each apple lengthwise and remove the core. If using a mandolin thinly slice each half. If using a knife, cut each half lengthwise and cut into 1/8″ slices.
5. Place half of the sliced apples into the butter and brown sugar mixture. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, repeat with remaining apples and juice.
6. Mix well and microwave for 5 minutes or until the slices are pliable. (The mixture will be hot! Let cool enough to handle before creating the “roses”)
7. When apples are cool enough to handle lay 8 slices in a row and roll into a “rose”.
8. Place into the center of the spiral.
9. Continue adding apple slices in between the spaces of the spiral, tightening as needed. Finish with apples around the outside ring. (I overlapped the apples slightly as I was placing them.)
10. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes until browned.
11. Thin the icing with a little milk and drizzle over warm tart. Let cool to room temperature before slicing.