COUNTRY APPLE COFFEE CAKE

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"I love to cook for my husband and three children, but my rule is 'the simpler the better'," relates Katie Strzyzewski of Midlothian, Illinois. Convenient refrigerated biscuits make this apple-pecan delight a breeze to prepare for brunch or dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped, divided
1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1 egg
1/3 cup corn syrup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
GLAZE:
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

Place 1-1/2 cups apples in a greased 9-in. round baking pan. Separate biscuits into 10 pieces; cut each biscuit into quarters. Place over apples with point side up. Top with remaining apples. , In a small bowl, combine the egg, corn syrup, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon. Stir in pecans. Spoon over apples. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until biscuits are browned. , For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over warm coffee cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.