APPLE PINWHEELS

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In Scottsdale, Arizona, Christine Campos swirls convenient crescent roll dough with a spiced apple filling for homemade appeal. "The apple flavor is simply wonderful," she reports. "For an extra-special touch, drizzle the rolls with a confectioners' sugar glaze."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/3 cup water
1/3 cup butter
1-1/3 cups sugar, divided
2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
3 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
1 teaspoon apple pie spice

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine water, butter and 1 cup sugar; cook over medium heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Set aside., Unroll each tube of crescent roll dough into a rectangle; seal seams and perforations. , Combine the apples, pie spice and remaining sugar; sprinkle over dough to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Cut into 1-in. rolls; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 1-in. baking dish. Pour syrup over rolls., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.