LEMON APPLE BRAID

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This is a delightful danish-like dessert! I've been making this since I was single (in fact it mighta been what help me land my man!)

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Breads

Time 38m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon, rind of
2 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2-1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
2 -3 teaspoons lemon juice

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.8, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 14.2, Sodium 131.1, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 19.6, Protein 3.1

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