Tips and TricksMake sure that your slices of apple are able to bend without snapping before placing them on to the pastry. You can pop the bowl of apple slices in lemon water into the microwave for 1-2 minutes instead of the oven if you prefer (just make sure they are flexible before making them into a rose)You can also place the apple roses into cupcake cases instead of cutting squares of parchment paper. Instead of using strawberry jam why not mix butter, brown sugar and cinnamon together and spread a tin layer just like the jam or some rose apple recipes use cream cheese in the puff pastry base.