APPLE CRISP CRESCENTS

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Cinnamony apples are wrapped in a tender pastry to create a crispy delicacy. The flavor reminds me of apple crisp. -Betty Lawton, Pennington, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
1 large egg, separated
2/3 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup finely chopped peeled tart apple
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup raisins, chopped
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk, sour cream and vanilla; add to crumb mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight., Divide dough into thirds. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 10-in. circle. Combine the apple, walnuts, raisins, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle 1/2 cup over each circle. Cut each circle into 12 wedges., Roll up each wedge from the wide end and place point side down 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Curve ends to form crescents. Whisk egg white until foamy; brush over crescents., Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.