Apple Braid

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 medium apples (granny smiths)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon clove
  • 2 teaspoons butter, melted
  • Glaze
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Unroll crescent dough and place in bottom of 9x13 inch baker.
  3. Lightly sprinkle with flour.
  4. Roll dough until perforations are sealed and dough is flat.
  5. Peel, core and slice apples. Cut into quarters.
  6. Combine sugar and spices in bowl. Add apples and toss lightly.
  7. Place apple mixture down center of dough, approximately 2-inches wide.
  8. 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.
  9. Melt butter in Micro just until it liquefies; do not boil.
  10. Brush with butter. Bake 30 minutes.
  11. Cut and serve warm. Combine sugar and milk for glaze.
  12. Stir until smooth. Pour over warm braid.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

873 kcal 44% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.7g 19% DV
Total Fat 45.4g 58% DV
Carbs 108.2g 39% DV
Fiber 8.4g 30% DV
Sugar 46.7g 93% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 305.8mg 13% DV
Potassium 316.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 90.3mg 30% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 49.5mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 23.4mg 26% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 221mg 17% DV
Iron 4.8mg 27% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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