Spicy Apple Twists

These miniature pastries are a lighter version of old-fashioned apple dumplings.

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Bake-Off® Contest 10, 1958

Dorothy DeVault

Delaware, Ohio

ingredients 10
Prep Time 45 min
Total Time 0 min

Ingredients

Twists

2: large baking apples, peeled, cored

1 1/2: cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose, Unbleached or Self Rising Flour*

1/2: teaspoon salt

1/2: cup shortening

4: to 6 tablespoons cold water

1: tablespoon margarine or butter, softened

Topping

1/4: cup margarine or butter, melted

1/2: cup sugar

1: teaspoon cinnamon

1: cup water

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Directions

1 Heat oven to 425°F. Cut each apple into 8 wedges. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In medium bowl, blend flour and salt. With pastry blender or fork, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle flour mixture with water 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly with fork until dough is just moist enough to hold together. Shape dough into ball.
2 On floured surface, roll dough lightly from center to edge into 12-inch square. Spread with 1 tablespoon softened margarine. Fold 2 sides to center. Roll to 16x10-inch rectangle. Cut crosswise into 16 (10-inch) strips. Wrap 1 strip around each apple wedge. Place 1/2 inch apart in ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
3 Brush each wrapped apple wedge with melted margarine. In small bowl, blend sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over wrapped apples.
4 Bake at 425°F. for 20 minutes. Pour water into pan. Bake an additional 12 to 17 minutes or until golden brown. Spoon sauce in pan over twists. Serve warm or cool, plain or with whipped cream.

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*If using self rising flour, omit salt.

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Twist

Calories: 170
Calories from Fat: 90),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 10g; 10%
(Saturated Fat 2g, 2% ),
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%;
Sodium: 110mg; 110%;
Total Carbohydrate: 18g; 18%
(Dietary Fiber 1g 1% Sugars 9g 9% ),
Protein: 1g; 1%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%;
Vitamin C: 0%;
Calcium: 0%;
Iron: 4%;

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 2 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Liz from Glen Ridge, NJ

report Posted Nov. 18, 2008 7:06 AM

I was born the year this recipe won the Bake-Off! I had checked out the Bake-Off book from the library, and this recipe caught my eye, because I love any desserts containing apples - especially apple pie. I first made these several years ago, and I had to call my sister because I was a little confused about pouring the water into the pan after they baked. But I tried it - and loved it! I make them every Thanksgiving, and they go over better than the apple or pumpkin pies. My family now expects them every year. I wish I could make them look as presentable as in the picture, but I'm sure they taste as good! %0d%0a

Applegram

report Posted Oct. 18, 2006 7:36 AM

When I first tried this reciepe [ the year it was a Pillsbury winner] , my husband and children thought they were better than any other apple dessert I had ever made. I have been making them ever since. Now , I guess thirty or so years later, they are still a big hit with my children and their children, [my grandchildren] When my oldest grandson was about three years old , the first time I made the Apple Twist for him, he looked up at me and said "these are the bes-test apple things I ever had . That says it all. To this day he and his brothers and two cousins still think they are the bes-test. I cannot believe I have been making them for all these years and enjoying them as much now as then. Thank you Pillsbury.