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    Home » Blog » Recipes » Desserts

    Published: Oct 23, 2017 · Modified: Apr 26, 2024 by Rezel Kealoha · This post may contain affiliate links · 26 Comments

    Rose Poached Apples with Rosewater Reduction

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    I have been thinking about this recipe even way before apple season started.  After our visit to the apple farm a few weeks ago this was one of the recipe's I first tested.  I had to hold off sharing it until now because I want to save it for the special #aisforalltheapples party we have going on today.  Myself and other fabulous foodie bloggers are sharing our favorite apple recipe this season.

    I know that Rose is associated as a summer wine, but I am on a mission to make it an all year round drink.  It goes with every kind of meal right?!  Using it as a poaching liquid for apples is so perfect as the beautiful blush is absorbed by the apples.

     

     

    #aisforalltheapples

    Check out all my other friends apple recipes here:

    Cloudy Kitchen’s Salted Caramel and Apple Babka

    Square Meal Round Table’s Chai Spiced Tarte Tatin

    The Wood and Spoon’s Maple Apple Cake

    The Cooking of Joy’s Deep Fried Apple Dumplings with Miso Caramel Dipping Sauce

    My Kitchen Love’s Bird’s Nest Caramel Apple Cake

    More Icing Than Cake’s Apple Butter Pretzels with Rosemary Cheddar Dip

    Casey Joy Lister’s Waldorf Salad’s Twisted Sister

    The Kitchen Sink’s Apple Cheddar Loaf

    What Should I Make For’s Apple Puff Pastry Tarts

    Jessie Sheehan Bakes’ Apple Fritters

    Smart in the Kitchen’s Gluten Free Apple Cranberry Crisp

    This Healthy Table’s Cardamom Apple Tart

    Figs & Flour’s Apple Purple Potato Pizza

    Something New for Dinner’s Savory Bread Pudding with Apples, Sausage, and Pecan

    Always Eat Dessert’s Apple Spice Scones with Maple Bourbon Glaze

    The Soup Solution’s Fennel Sausage and and Apple Dressing (Stuffing)

    Lemon Thyme and Ginger’s Smoky Maple Apple Dutch Baby

    Gobble the Cook’s One Pan Pork Chops and Sausages with Apple

    Hola Jalapeno’s Fluffy Apple Chili Biscuits

    Salt and Wind’s Pomegranate Ginger Apple Cider Punch

    What Annie’s Eating’s Butternut Squash/Apple Soup with Asiago and Sage Croutons

    Flours in Your Hair’s Brown Butter Bourbon Apple Pie

    Confetti Kitchen’s Kale Salad with Chicken and Apple

    Salted Plains’ Gluten-Free Apple Crumb Cake

    Easy and Delish’s Fun Candy Corn Apple Pops

    This Mess is Ours’ Easy Baked Apple Custard

    Butter Loves Company’s Gingerbread with Brandied Apples

    Zestful Kitchen’s Puffed Apple Pancake

    Sweet Pillar Food’s Apple Honey Brie

    A Farmgirl’s Dabbles Peanut Butter Apple Cookies

    Amee’s Savory Dish’s Peanut Butter Protein Dip

    Especially Southern Dishes’ Apple Pie Egg Rolls

    Pie Girl Bakes’ Salted Caramel Apple Pie

    Cocoa and Salt’s Vegan Apple Stuffin’ Muffins

    Saltnpepperhere’s Honey Apple Muffins

    Worthy Pause’s Thanksgiving-in-Your-Mouth Paleo Stuffing

    Baking The Goods’ Apple Cheddar and Thyme Scones

    Smart in the Kitchen’s Gluten Free Apple Cranberry Crisp

    Measuring Cups Optional’s Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake

    Inspired by the Seasons’ Brussels Sprout & Apple Slaw

    Sprouting Radiance’s White Bean and Apple Soup

    Feed the Swimmer’s Apple Buckwheat Galette with Halva and Maple Tahini

    It’s a Veg World After All’s Individual Microwave Apple Crisp

    Farm and Coast Cookery’s Apple Cider Donut "French Toast"

    Champagne and Cookies’ Apple Cheddar Galette

    What’s Karen Cooking’s Country Apple Cake with Cardamom Apple Compote

    The Foodie and the Fit’s Venetian Bread Pudding with Apples

    Ful-filled’s Milopita - Greek Apple Cake

     

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    Poached Apples

    Rose Poached Apples with Rosewater Reduction

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    Servings: 4 servings
    Author: Rezel Kealoha

    Ingredients

    • 4 small to medium sized green apples Golden Delicious if you can get them
    • ½ bottle rose
    • ¼ cup Cassava Sweetener
    • 1 cinnomon stick
    • 1 clove
    • 1 Star Anise
    • 1 tablespoon dried rosebuds
    • parchment paper
    • 1 tablespoon rosewater

    Instructions

    • Peal all the apples and leave the steam on and place in a sauce pan. Pour over the rose until all the apples are covered and then add in the cassava sweetener, cinnamon stick, clove, star anise and dried rosebuds.
    • Take parchment paper and cut into a circle to fit inside the sauce pan. Place on top of the apples and poaching liquid (this helps the apples stay in the liquid for even poaching). Bring to a boil and then turn down the heat to low simmer for 30 minutes.
    • After 30 minutes check the to see if the apples have softened and cooked through. The ideal is to have them soft, but not mushy.
    • Take the apples out and set aside. Take out the cinnamon stick, clove, star anise and dried rosebuds and turn up the heat to medium and let simmer for about 10 minutes or until the liquid has reduced to almost half.
    • Let cook to room temperature and then add in the rosewater.
    • To serve place each apple on an individual plate and spoon over the rosewater reduction and sprinkle with some extra dried rose buds. Top each apple with a single lemon balm or mint leaf and enjoy! You can also serve it with some vanilla ice cream or coco whip.
    Did you enjoy making it? I would love to see it! Tag me on Instagram @rezelkealoha with the #rezelkealoha!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kristen @ The endless meal says

      October 25, 2017 at 1:21 pm

      These are so pretty!!!

      Reply
      • Rezel says

        October 25, 2017 at 3:58 pm

        thank you so much Kristen!!

        Reply
    2. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

      October 25, 2017 at 4:59 pm

      Wow what a stunning dessert. Not only pretty to look at, but totally delicious to eat. These would be perfect for entertaining guests.

      Reply
    3. Amelie says

      October 25, 2017 at 6:18 pm

      This looks amazing. I've never made anything with Rose before, but I might give these a try. And I love your pictures! Well done. By the way, I'd love to be part of future roundups if you're ever looking for contributors.

      Reply
      • Rezel says

        October 30, 2017 at 4:00 am

        Hi Amelie! Will for sure keep you in mind for the next one. This was a quarterly one by Square Meal Round Table.

        Reply
    4. Amelie says

      October 25, 2017 at 6:19 pm

      This looks amazing. I've never made anything with Rose before, but I might give these a try. And I love your pictures! Well done.

      Reply
    5. mydeliciousmeals says

      October 25, 2017 at 10:01 pm

      looks like a tasty treat! I've never used Rose for cooking, will give a try! Your pictures are amazing!

      Reply
    6. Stephanie says

      October 26, 2017 at 7:39 pm

      This is such a unique recipe! And your photography is gorgeous! 🙂

      Reply
      • Rezel says

        October 30, 2017 at 3:59 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    7. Jordan says

      October 27, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      What a cool idea! They look so pretty and like they are delicious! Perfect for entertaining!

      Reply
    8. Jenna Urben says

      October 27, 2017 at 3:34 pm

      This is so elegant!! Beautiful shots 🙂

      Reply
    9. Sarah Newman says

      October 27, 2017 at 7:21 pm

      Oooh this is so interesting! I've been obsessed with rose tea recently but haven't cooked with it before. I bet this is so unique and delicious!

      Reply
      • Rezel says

        October 30, 2017 at 3:59 am

        You should try it! It gives it a subtle floral flavor.

        Reply
    10. Catherine Brown says

      October 28, 2017 at 8:31 pm

      Rezel, these are stunning! I've never made a rosewater reduction. It looks perfect here! I'm going to have to give this a try.

      Reply
      • Rezel says

        October 30, 2017 at 3:58 am

        Let me know if you do!!

        Reply
    11. Tara says

      October 29, 2017 at 12:52 pm

      How beautiful! These flavors sound absolutely wonderful. I agree that they would be so perfect for entertaining.

      Reply
    12. Cynthia says

      October 29, 2017 at 4:07 pm

      I am in love with your photos! Such a creative recipe! I agree rosé goes well with any meal 😂 and these apples look like a perfect evening treat!

      Reply
      • Rezel says

        October 30, 2017 at 3:58 am

        Thank you so much Cynthia! It's such a good light sweet treat after a meal!

        Reply
    13. April says

      October 30, 2017 at 12:53 am

      You always make such pretty foods! I don't care for pears but I would be so eager to try this out! It looks delicious!

      Reply
      • April says

        October 30, 2017 at 12:56 am

        Sorry. I don't know why I was thinking pears even though I looked at the photos and the title! Probably because I've seen so many pear recipes in the last 3 days. :O

        Reply
        • Rezel says

          October 30, 2017 at 3:57 am

          Haha! That's okay. I found that no one really poaches apples. I don't know why??

          Reply
    14. Carmen says

      October 30, 2017 at 4:34 am

      These look so pretty! I never would have thought to pair rose water with apples, but it sounds like a great match!

      Reply
    15. Constance Smith says

      October 30, 2017 at 11:32 am

      What a simply elegant dessert! I can immediately see this being served for Mother's Day of a bridal shower. Beautiful!

      Reply
    16. Maman de sara says

      October 31, 2017 at 3:59 am

      This dessert looks delicious 😋 and well presented, thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    17. Emse says

      February 17, 2022 at 5:49 am

      5 stars
      Do you think this would work well with rose wine?

      Reply
      • Rezel Kealoha says

        February 19, 2022 at 4:31 am

        Yes!

        Reply
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