Lemon Apple Braid

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Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. Unroll crescent roll dough into 2 long rectangles on large ungreased cookie sheet.
  3. Overlap long sides to form 13x7" rectangle; firmly press edges and perforations to seat.
  4. In medium bowl, combine sugar, flour, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon lemon peel.
  5. Stir in apples until well coated.
  6. Spoon apple mixture in 2 inch strip lengthwise down center of dough.
  7. Make cuts 1/2 inch apart on each side of rectangle at an angle.
  8. Braid strips over filling.
  9. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes.
  10. Cool for 5 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet.
  11. In small bowl, combine all glaze ingredients, adding enough lemon juice for desired drizzling consistency.
  12. Drizzle over warm braid.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

313 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.9g 12% DV
Total Fat 2g 3% DV
Carbs 69.4g 25% DV
Fiber 3.5g 12% DV
Sugar 29g 58% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 153.5mg 7% DV
Potassium 202.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 12.5mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1.5mcg
Vitamin C 32mg 36% DV
Calcium 35.3mg 3% DV
Iron 2.4mg 13% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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