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DISCLAIMER: This is not my recipe, I found it on the internet (Search Apple rose puff pastry)
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Preheat the oven to 180 Celsius (Gas Mark 4)
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Slice the apples in half, and scoop out the core
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Put the cup of water and lemon juice in a bowl together
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Slice the apples as thin as possible (Lay the apple flat, and slice from the stem to the base)
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Place in the lemon juice water to prevent discolouration (You may also want to do this after simmering the apples)
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Simmer the apple slices until they're soft, then drain
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Roll the puff pastry thinly (30cm by 20 or so cm)
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Slice the pastry into 6 slices (5cm by 22cm)
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Mix the jam and tablespoons of water, and microwave for about 30-60 seconds, until soft and spreadable
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Spread the jam mixture over the 6 slices
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Lay the apple slices over the top half of each pastry strip
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Fold the pastry in half, securing the edges with water
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Roll the pastry strips tightly, securing the end with water
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Roll all 6, and place in a cupcake tin, preferably silicon
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Bake for 30-40 minutes (On the bottom shelf if the apples are going to burn, and tin foil might also work
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Take out and leave to cool
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Sprinkle with icing sugar
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VARIATIONS: Add rose water to the apples.
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Add raisins in the middle, before folding.
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Use yellow apples (Or other colours), to make yellow roses.
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HARDER VARIATION; Make your own puff pastry, and add red colouring, to make a fully red rose.
