Lemon-Infused Apple Crescent Braid
Indulge your senses with this delightful Lemon-Infused Apple Crescent Braid! This stunning dessert features sweet, juicy apples enveloped in buttery crescent dough, elegantly braided to highlight its rustic charm. A zesty lemon glaze drizzled on top elevates the flavors, making it a perfect treat for gatherings or a cozy evening at home. This recipe has been a cherished tradition in my kitchen since my single days and might just be the secret ingredient to winning hearts!
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Servings
225
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 (8 ounce can)
sugar
1/4 (cup)
flour
3 (tablespoons)
lemon juice
1 (tablespoon)
finely grated lemon rind
1 (teaspoon)
medium apples
2 (peeled and finely chopped)
powdered sugar
1/2 (cup)
grated lemon rind
1/2-1 (teaspoon)
lemon juice (for glaze)
2-3 (teaspoons)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
On a large, ungreased cookie sheet, carefully unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough to form two long rectangles.
3
Overlap the long sides of the rectangles to create a 13x7-inch dough rectangle. Press the edges and perforations firmly to seal.
4
In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, flour, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of grated lemon rind. Mix well until blended.
5
Add the finely chopped apples to the mixture, stirring until the apples are fully coated with the sweet lemony mixture.
6
Spoon the apple filling down the center of the dough lengthwise, forming a 2-inch wide strip.
7
Make cuts about 1/2 inch apart on each side of the rectangle at a slight angle, ensuring not to cut the filling.
8
Carefully braid the dough strips over the apple filling, alternating sides to create a beautiful pattern.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the braid is golden brown.
10
Once baked, cool the braid for 5 minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring it to a wire rack.
11
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of grated lemon rind, and 2-3 teaspoons of lemon juice, adjusting the amount of lemon juice for your desired drizzling consistency.
12
Drizzle the lemon glaze generously over the warm braid and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
10
Fat
32.5
Carbs
2
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lemon-Infused Apple Crescent Braid?
It is a stunning dessert featuring sweet, juicy apples enveloped in buttery crescent dough, elegantly braided and topped with a zesty lemon glaze.
What are the main ingredients for this recipe?
The main ingredients include refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, sugar, flour, lemon juice, lemon rind, and medium apples.
What temperature should I preheat the oven to?
The oven should be preheated to 375°F (190°C).
How many cans of crescent rolls are required?
One 8-ounce can of refrigerated crescent dinner rolls is required.
What size should the dough rectangle be before adding the filling?
The dough should be formed into a 13x7-inch rectangle.
How do I prepare the apples for the filling?
The apples should be peeled and finely chopped before being mixed with sugar, flour, lemon juice, and lemon rind.
How much lemon juice goes into the apple filling?
One tablespoon of lemon juice is used in the apple filling.
How much lemon rind is used in the filling?
One teaspoon of finely grated lemon rind is used in the filling.
What is the width of the filling strip on the dough?
The apple filling should be spooned down the center of the dough in a 2-inch wide strip.
How should I cut the dough to create the braid?
Make cuts about 1/2 inch apart on each side of the rectangle at a slight angle, being careful not to cut the filling.
How do I form the braid pattern?
Carefully braid the dough strips over the apple filling, alternating sides to create the pattern.
How long should the braid bake?
It should bake for 18-22 minutes.
How do I know when the braid is done?
The braid is done when it has turned a golden brown color.
How long should I let the braid cool before moving it?
Cool the braid for 5 minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring it to a wire rack.
What are the ingredients for the lemon glaze?
The glaze consists of powdered sugar, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of grated lemon rind, and 2-3 teaspoons of lemon juice.
How do I adjust the consistency of the glaze?
You can adjust the amount of lemon juice used until you reach your desired drizzling consistency.
When should I apply the glaze to the braid?
Drizzle the lemon glaze over the braid while it is still warm.
How many calories are in one serving?
There are 225 calories per serving.
What is the fat content of this dessert?
It contains 10 grams of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 32.5 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein is in the Lemon-Infused Apple Crescent Braid?
Each serving contains 2 grams of protein.
Should the cookie sheet be greased?
No, the recipe specifies using a large, ungreased cookie sheet.
How much sugar is in the filling?
The filling uses 1/4 cup of sugar.
How much flour is needed for the filling?
Three tablespoons of flour are used in the apple mixture.
What kind of apples should I use?
The recipe calls for 2 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped.
Is this recipe considered easy?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe and a great sweet treat for gatherings.
How do I seal the crescent roll dough?
Press the edges and perforations of the two dough rectangles firmly to seal them into one large piece.
Can I use this for a breakfast treat?
While tagged as a dessert, its braid style and fruit filling make it suitable for a brunch or cozy morning.
What categories does this recipe belong to?
It is categorized under dessert, bread, and baking.
How many grams of lemon rind are in the glaze?
The glaze uses between 1/2 and 1 teaspoon of grated lemon rind.