Best Apple Braid Recipes

APPLE BRAID

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Unroll crescent dough and place in bottom of 9x13 inch baker.
• Lightly sprinkle with flour.
• Roll dough until perforations are sealed and dough is flat.
• Peel, core and slice apples. Cut into quarters.
• Combine sugar and spices in bowl. Add apples and toss lightly.
• Place apple mixture down center of dough, approximately 2-inches wide.
• Cut 10 slits, about 3/4 inch wide on each side of dough surrounding apple mixture alternating dough strips from one side to the other. Fold ends over to seal.
• Melt butter in Micro just until it liquefies; do not boil.
• Brush with butter. Bake 30 minutes.
• Cut and serve warm. Combine sugar and milk for glaze.
• Stir until smooth. Pour over warm braid.

APPLE DANISH BRAID

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a bowl, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar until well blended. Add egg mixing until smooth.
• Unroll 1 pkg. of crescent dough; do not separate.
• Arrange longest sides of dough across width of 12" x 15" baking pan. Repeat with remaining pkg. of dough. Work dough to seal perforations. (or use recipe creations, which isn't scored).
• On longest side of baking pan, cut dough into strips 1-1/2 inches apart, 3 inches deep using pizza cutter (there will be 6 inches in the center for the filling).
• Spread half of cream cheese mixture evenly over middle of dough.
• Cut apple slices crosswise in half; evenly arrange apple slices over cream cheese mixture.
• Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples.
• Scoop remaining cream cheese mixture over apples; sprinkle with pecans. To braid: lift strips of dough across mixture to meet in center, twisting each strip one turn.
• Continue alternating strips to form a braid.
• Tuck ends under to seal at end of braid.
• Bake 25-28 minutes or until deep golden brown.
• Remove from oven; brush with syrup using pastry brush. Cut & serve.

APPLE BRAID RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Make the Apple Filling: Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin slices, then cut the slices in half. Toss the apple pieces with the sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Bake the apple filling in an 8-inch square baking pan (or 9-inch pie tin) for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside. (Note: Do not turn the oven off at this point. You will be using it to bake the finished braid.) Make the Bread: While the apple filling is baking, begin preparing the bread dough. Mix the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Add the water and oil and mix the dough for 6 minutes using an electric mixer on medium-high speed. Spray a smooth clean surface with cooking spray and turn the dough out onto the surface. Knead the dough briefly to give it a smooth surface (this will only take several turns of the dough to accomplish). Spray a rolling pin with cooking spray and roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about 12-inches by 16-inches in size. Lift onto a greased baking sheet. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut each side into strips about 1-inch wide down each side, leaving the center third of the dough uncut. Spread the apple filling down the middle third of the dough. Fold strips of dough into the center, crisscrossing the filling by alternating strips from each side. Lightly press ends to seal, and straighten out the braid with your hands, if necessary, to straighten. Bake the braid in the oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the braid cool for several minutes. Make the Glaze: Whisk together the glaze ingredients in a small bowl until blended and smooth. Brush the glaze in a thick coat over the entire surface of the apple braid while it is still cooling. Carefully transfer the braid to a cooling rack set on a baking sheet (to catch drips) to finish cooling and prevent the bottom of the braid from becoming soggy from sitting in any pooling glaze. Slice and serve.

APPLE CHICKEN SAUSAGE BRUNCH BRAID

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook and stir apple-chicken sausage, sweet potatoes, celery, red onion, red bell pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until vegetables are cooked through but not soft, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and season with salt and black pepper. Stir grape halves into sausage mixture.
• Mix cream cheese, blue cheese, and rosemary in a bowl.
• Place sheets of puff pastry onto a large baking sheet. Use a rolling pin to flatten the puff pastry sheets and join them along a long edge into one large sheet. Starting with a long edge, use a sharp knife to cut strips into pastry about 1 1/2 inches apart and 3 inches deep. Repeat cutting strips into the opposite long edge, leaving a fringe of cut pastry strips on each opposite edge and an uncut wide strip of pastry in the middle.
• Spread filling evenly down the uncut center of the pastry sheet; drop spoonfuls of blue cheese mixture over the filling.
• Braid the pastry by lifting a left and right pastry strip, crossing the two strips over the filling, and twisting one time to join. Repeat braiding the pastry all down the roll, crossing opposite pairs of strips over the filling and twisting one time. Sprinkle the pastry with sliced almonds.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is hot and the pastry is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

APPLE COFFEE CAKE BRAID

Steps:

• In bread machine pan, place first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). , For filling, in a large bowl, combine apples, brown sugar, raisins, flour and apple pie spice; set aside. When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly greased baking sheet. Roll into a 15x10-in. rectangle; spread butter down the center third of rectangle. Spoon filling over butter. , On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips to within 1 in. of filling. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling; seal ends. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes. , Preheat oven to 350°. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over coffee cake.

APPLE BRAID

Steps:

• 1. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut each side into strips about 1-inch wide down each side, leaving the center third of the dough uncut.
• 2. Spread the apple filling down the middle third of the dough. Fold strips of dough into the center, crisscrossing the filling by alternating strips from each side. Lightly press ends to seal, and straighten out the braid with your hands, if necessary, to straighten.
• 3. Bake the braid in the oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the braid cool for several minutes.
• 4. Spread Cream Cheese Frosting on cooled braid.

APPLE BRAID

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Make the Apple Filling: Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin slices, then cut the slices in half. Toss the apple pieces with the sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Bake the apple filling in an 8-inch square baking pan (or 9-inch pie tin) for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside. (Note: Do not turn the oven off at this point. You will be using it to bake the finished braid.) Make the Bread: While the apple filling is baking, begin preparing the bread dough. Mix the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Add the water and oil and mix the dough for 6 minutes using an electric mixer on medium-high speed. Spray a smooth clean surface with cooking spray and turn the dough out onto the surface. Knead the dough briefly to give it a smooth surface (this will only take several turns of the dough to accomplish). Spray a rolling pin with cooking spray and roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about 12-inches by 16-inches in size. Lift onto a greased baking sheet. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut each side into strips about 1-inch wide down each side, leaving the center third of the dough uncut. Spread the apple filling down the middle third of the dough. Fold strips of dough into the center, crisscrossing the filling by alternating strips from each side. Lightly press ends to seal, and straighten out the braid with your hands, if necessary, to straighten. Bake the braid in the oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the braid cool for several minutes. Make the Glaze: Whisk together the glaze ingredients in a small bowl until blended and smooth. Brush the glaze in a thick coat over the entire surface of the apple braid while it is still cooling. Carefully transfer the braid to a cooling rack set on a baking sheet (to catch drips) to finish cooling and prevent the bottom of the braid from becoming soggy from sitting in any pooling glaze. Slice and serve.

APPLE BRIE BRAID WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Thaw dough in refrigerator 12 hours.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add apples; sauté 10 minutes. Add 1/4 cup brown sugar; cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in almonds.
• Roll dough into a 15 x 12-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Spread apple mixture lengthwise down center of dough. Remove rind from cheese; cube. Arrange cheese on top of apple mixture. Make diagonal cuts, 1 1/2 inches apart, on opposite sides of filling to within 1/2 inch of filling. Fold strips alternately over filling from each side, overlapping at an angle. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.
• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Combine 1/4 cup brown sugar and flour in a medium bowl; cut in 1 tablespoon butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until combined. Sprinkle over top of loaf. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden.

APPLE DANISH BRAID

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a 2-qt bowl, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar until well blended. Add egg, mixing until smooth. Set aside.
• 2. Unroll 1 pkg. of crescent dough; do not separate the triangles. Arrange dough longest sides across a rectangle 12" X 15" baking sheet. Repeat with other pkg. of crescent rolls laying it end to end. Using a dough or pizza roller (or I use my hands) roll dough to seal perforations. On longest sides of pan, cut dough into strips 1 1/2 inches apart, 3 inches deep (there should be 6 inches of dough in the center for filling). Spread half of cream cheese mixture evenly over the middle of dough. Spread pie filling on top of that and then spread the remainder of cream cheese mixture on top. Sprinkle with pecans.
• 3. To braid, lift strips of dough across mixture to meet in center, twisting each strip one turn. Continue alternating strips to form a braid. Tuck ends under to seal at end of braid. Bake 25-28 minutes or until deep golden brown.
• 4. Remove from oven; brush with syrup using a pastry brush. Slice and serve. Can be served warm or room temp.. *note* if you freeze this, let thaw or pop in microwave for just a few seconds before serving.

BLUSHING APPLE BRAID

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the buttermilk, butter, sugar, baking powder, salt, eggs and 2-1/2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Roll each into a 13-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Place on greased baking sheets. Remove apples from pie filling. Discard remaining filling or save for another use. , Place a third of the apples down the center third of each rectangle. Sprinkle with a third of the red-hots. On each long side, but 1 in.-wide strips to the center to within 1/2 in. of the filling. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool. , For glaze, combine sugar and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over breads. Decorate with candied cherries if desired.

TWISTED APPLE BRAID

Steps:

• Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add sugar and apples; cook 8 to 10 min. or until apples are softened and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool.
• Heat oven to 350ºF. Divide dough for Cheddar Pie Crust in half; place half the dough on lightly floured surface. Roll into 12x10-inch rectangle. Spread half the cream cheese spread down center of dough rectangle; top with half the apple mixture.
• Use sharp knife to cut pastry on both sides of apple mixture into 1-inch-wide strips; fold alternately over apple mixture to resemble braid. Fold over pastry at both ends of braid; press into braided pastry to seal. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make second braid. Place braids on large parchment-covered baking sheet.
• Bake 25 to 30 min. or until golden brown. Transfer to wire racks; cool slightly.

APPLE CRANBERRY BRAID

Steps:

• Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Combine rolls and roll into a 12x14-inch rectangle. With a clean ruler, gently mark a 4 inch strip lengthwise down the center. Spread butter on entire surface. Place apple pie filling down center of dough. Spoon cranberry sauce on top of filling. Top with 1/2 cup chopped walnuts. Make cuts from filling to dough edges at about 2-inch intervals. Fold bottom and top edges towards filling. Alternating sides, fold strips at an angle across filling. Finish by stretching last strip and tucking under bottom end. Using both hands, lift onto a sprayed baking sheet. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise for 20-30 minutes. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Place on rack to cool. Drizzle with icing and sprinkle with additional chopped nuts.

CREAM CHEESE APPLE BRAID

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. In small bowl, toss together the apple pieces, cinnamon, sugar, flour and pinch of salt. Unroll one crust and gently stretch corner to form an almost square shape. Fold in thirds to make creases and unfold. Down center of crust, spread half of the cream cheese mixture, almost to edges. Top with half the apple mixture. Brush beaten egg lightly over the crust, on either side of the filling. Slice the sides into thick strips then alternate them over top of the filling, forming a braid. Fold ends up to keep filling inside. Repeat with the second crust and remaining filling/apples. Place braids on parchment lined sheet and brush tops with a bit more egg wash. Sprinkle with the spiced sugar mixture before sliding into your preheated oven Bake 25 - 30 minutes, until tops are golden brown. Remove them to a wire rack to slightly cool before serving. Serve slices as is or dust with powdered sugar.

APPLE CRANBERRY BRAID

Steps:

• Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
• Combine rolls and roll into a 12x14-inch rectangle.
• With a clean ruler, gently mark a 4 inch strip lengthwise down the center.
• Spread butter on entire surface.
• Place apple pie filling down center of dough.
• Spoon cranberry sauce on top of filling.
• Top with 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
• Make cuts from filling to dough edges at about 2-inch intervals.
• Fold bottom and top edges towards filling.
• Alternating sides, fold strips at an angle across filling.
• Finish by stretching last strip and tucking under bottom end.
• Using both hands, lift onto a sprayed baking sheet.
• Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise for 20-30 minutes.
• Remove wrap and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
• Place on rack to cool.
• Drizzle with icing and sprinkle with additional chopped nuts.

LEMON APPLE BRAID

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375º.
• Unroll crescent roll dough into 2 long rectangles on large ungreased cookie sheet.
• Overlap long sides to form 13x7" rectangle; firmly press edges and perforations to seat.
• In medium bowl, combine sugar, flour, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon lemon peel.
• Stir in apples until well coated.
• Spoon apple mixture in 2 inch strip lengthwise down center of dough.
• Make cuts 1/2 inch apart on each side of rectangle at an angle.
• Braid strips over filling.
• Bake at 375º for 18-22 minutes.
• Cool for 5 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet.
• In small bowl, combine all glaze ingredients, adding enough lemon juice for desired drizzling consistency.
• Drizzle over warm braid.