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Spicy Apple Twists

Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Dec 2, 2005
Bake-Off® Contest 10, 1958
Dorothy DeVault
Delaware, Ohio
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These miniature pastries are a lighter version of old-fashioned apple dumplings.

Spicy Apple Twists

  • Prep Time 45 min
  • Total 0 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 16
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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

Instructions

  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    3
    Brush each wrapped apple wedge with melted margarine. In small bowl, blend sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over wrapped apples.
  • Step 
    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.

Nutrition

170 Calories
10g Total Fat
1g Protein
18g Total Carbohydrate
9g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Twist
Calories
170
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
10g
15%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
110mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
18g
6%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
9g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
4%
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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