Caramel Apple Rose Tarts

Name: Caramel Apple Rose Tarts
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 dates ((medjool)); 4 calimyrna figs ((dried, destemmed and chopped)); 1 1/2 Tbsp mulberries ((optional)); 1/8 tsp cinnamon; pinch of ginger; pinch of cloves; pinch of nutmeg; 6 dates ((medjool, pitted and chopped)); 1 apple ((decored and chopped)); 1/8 tsp vanilla powder ((or vanilla extract; optional)); pinches of ginger; pinches of cloves; pinches of nutmeg; 3 apples ((decored and sliced thin)); lemon juice

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Jasmine Briones in Desserts

Serves

Level

Mod

Ingredients

Ingreds.

Total

2hr

Serves

Level

Mod

Ingredients

Ingreds.

Total

2hr

Did you know that apples are part of the rose family? It’s true! you can really see the resemblance in these beautiful caramel apple tarts!

This gorgeous and healthful dessert is a great recipe for any occasion where you want to impress some guests. Just look at stunning thing! It’s almost a shame to eat it. Almost.

The delicious crust is made from dates and figs, and the caramel is dates, apples, and some tasty spices. It may be an apple in the shape of a rose, but dates are really the star player. Not only is this delicious (and did we mention gorgeous?) caramel apple tart raw and vegan, it’s also full of nutritious ingredients. This isn’t junk food!

Did you know that apples are part of the rose family? It’s true! you can really see the resemblance in these beautiful caramel apple tarts!

This gorgeous and healthful dessert is a great recipe for any occasion where you want to impress some guests. Just look at stunning thing! It’s almost a shame to eat it. Almost.

Ingredients

Crust

8 dates (medjool)
4 calimyrna figs (dried, destemmed and chopped)
1 1/2 Tbsp mulberries (optional)
1/8 tsp cinnamon
pinch of ginger
pinch of cloves
pinch of nutmeg

Caramel

6 dates (medjool, pitted and chopped)
1 apple (decored and chopped)
1/8 tsp vanilla powder (or vanilla extract; optional)
pinches of ginger
pinches of cloves
pinches of nutmeg

Rose Apple

3 apples (decored and sliced thin)
lemon juice

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Directions

Prep

30 min

Total

2 hr

Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.
Place the mulberries, 8 medjool dates and the 4 figs into the food processor and run until consistent and dough-like.
Press into the bottom and side of the pan to form a crust. Place into the freezer to harden, at least 1 hour.
Prepare the caramel by processing the apple and dates until smooth. Place into the pie crust and return it to the freezer for about 30 mins.
The apple slices need to be warmed before creating the rose in order for them to be pliable. This can be done by warming them in the dehydrator, oven, or microwave.
Remove the pan from the freezer and allow it to soften a little bit. t this point, you can toss your apples in lemon juice to prevent browning, but if you do that I also suggest adding sugar to cut the acidity.
Begin arranging the apple when the apple is able to be pressed into the caramel. The inner most apple slices need to be the thinnest in order to curve them in the rose shape, but as you work your way out, the slices can be thicker as they do not need to be bent as much.
Slowly remove from the pan onto a serving plate by cutting around the edges with a butter knife. I placed mine in the freezer for a little bit before this to ensure it did not break. Serve alone or with raw ice cream, enjoy!

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Calories: Fat: Carbs: Protein:

Note: I sliced the apples with a mandolin slicer and the recipe inspired by Kristina Bucaram. Rose apples inspired by Tikkido. The tart keeps well in the freezer. The apples do of course harden, so thaw it a but before serving. If you are going to make this a long time ahead of when it will be served, you should consider a touch of lemon juice to prevent browning.