Cup of apple rose tea beside fresh apples and flowers on a table
Cosori Recipe

Blooming Apple Rose Tea

Blooming Apple Rose Tea is as beautiful as it is soothing. Thin slices of apple are shaped into delicate roses, slowly dehydrated, and then steeped into a gently spiced tea. As the apple petals unfurl in your cup, they release a warm, comforting flavor—like mulled cider meets a floral herbal tea. It’s a treat for the senses: fragrant, lightly sweet, and almost too pretty to drink.

How to Pick Apples

The best apples for making apple roses are firm, crisp varieties that hold their shape well when baked. Red-skinned apples are ideal for creating a natural, vibrant "petal" color. 

Oven Settings

Dry at 170°F or the lowest temperature possible for 4 to 6 hours.

Prep Time 20 minutes
cook Time 7 hours
Servings 6
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Curated by:Chef Margaret

Fresh Ingredients

Scale:
YIELD 6 Serving

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Per Serving
Serving Size 1 cup of tea with 1 dried apple rose
Calories  30 
Protein  0 g 
Carbohydrates  8 g 
Fat  0 g 
Fiber  1 g 
Saturated Fat  0 g 
Cholesterol  0 mg 
Sodium  0 mg 

Step by Step

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Cutting & Shaping the Apple Roses 

  1. Cut the apples in half lengthwise, then remove the core using a melon baller or spoon. Slice the apples into ⅛-inch-thick slices using a mandoline or sharp knife.  
  2. Place the apple slices into a microwaveable-safe bowl. Add the lemon juice, sugar, and enough water to cover the apples. Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds, then allow the apple slices to cool to room temperature. This helps make the apple slices more pliable and easier to shape. 
  3. Place 10 to 12 apple slices peel-side-out onto a cutting board, with each slice overlapping each other. Carefully roll the apple slices together to form a rose shape. Immediately secure it with toothpicks to hold its shape. Repeat with remaining apple slices. 

Dehydrating Apple Roses  

  1. Place the apple roses onto the food dehydrator trays.  
  2. Set temperature to 125°F and time to 7 hours, then press Start/Stop. Dehydrate until dried, but not brittle. 
  3. Remove the apple roses when done, then carefully remove the toothpicks.  

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