Golden Apple Bundles

This recipe is an interesting way to use apples. I usually make them on Fridays, so when family and friends drop in on the weekend, I have a nice dessert to serve. They bake flaky and golden brown outside and moist inside.

Golden Apple Bundles

Average Rating: 4.833333

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.
YIELD: 10-12 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped peeled apples
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pastry for double-crust pie
  • Milk
  • Sugar

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, combine apples, walnuts, brown sugar, raisins, flour, lemon zest and cinnamon; set aside.
  • 2. Roll pastry to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 5-in. circles. Spoon about 1/4 cup apple mixture into center of each circle. Moisten edges of pastry with water. Fold over and seal edges with a fork.
  • 3. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 400° bake 10 minutes. Brush each with milk and sprinkle with sugar; return to oven for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 253 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.