Festive Fruit Ladder foodloversrecipes “I am going to try it next with apricots and cinnamon or some of my home canned plums!” Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast 1 cup warm fat-free milk (50° to 60°) 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon salt 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour FILLING: 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2/3 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice 4 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples 2/3 cup dried cranberries 1 egg 1 tablespoon water ICING: 1 cup confectioners sugar 4 teaspoons water 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted Directions In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the sugar, butter, egg, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and cider. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in apples; cook 5-10 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Remove from the heat; stir in cranberries. Cool to room temperature. Punch dough down; roll into a 15-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Spread filling lengthwise down center of dough. On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips 3 in. into center. Fold strips at an angle across filling; seal ends. Cover and let rise until doubled. Beat egg and water; brush over dough. Bake at 180° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Combine confectioners sugar, water and extract; drizzle over loaf. Sprinkle with cranberries and almonds. Photo and recipe: Taste of home Posted: Amanda Conradie
Posted on: Sun, 12 Oct 2014 12:45:16 +0000
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