Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our delectable Apple Butter and Cheddar Pinwheels, a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. These bite-sized treats are not only visually appealing but also burst with a harmonious symphony of tastes. The homemade apple butter, prepared with aromatic spices, forms the heart of these pinwheels, complemented by the sharp and nutty flavor of cheddar cheese. Flaky puff pastry encases this delightful filling, creating a crispy and golden-brown exterior. Elevate your culinary repertoire with our thoughtfully curated collection of recipes, including a classic Apple Butter and Cheddar Pinwheel variation, a vegetarian-friendly Spinach and Feta Pinwheel, and a tantalizing Ham and Swiss Pinwheel. Each recipe offers a unique flavor profile that caters to diverse palates, making these pinwheels a versatile addition to your appetizer or party platter.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
APPLE CHEDDAR PINWHEELS RECIPE
These baked cheesy pinwheels taste like sweet stuffing, and are the perfect appetizer or snack for a crowd or family gathering. They are also quick, easy and fun to make with simple ingredients including a Pillsbury Crescent Dough Sheet.
Provided by Lilly
Categories Appetizer
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sautée the chopped onions for a few minutes or until soft.
- Add the chopped apples, and continue sautéing for 5-10 minutes or until the onions and apples are translucent and soft.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the salt and thyme. (NOTE: dried thyme has a very strong flavor in my opinion, so I find 1/4 of a tsp is perfect if you don't want it to overwhelm the flavor of the pinwheels. But, If you are a big thyme fan, you can add up to 1/2 tsp)
- While the apple mixture is cooling, open the crescent dough sheet onto a clean surface, and then spread the apple mixture evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle the top with grated cheddar cheese.
- With the long side of the dough facing you (you want the roll to be long, not short and fat), roll the dough around the mixture.
- Wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for about 30 minutes (or in the refrigerator if you are prepping this the day before). The colder the role, the easier it is to cut without falling apart.
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or non-stick foil.
- Carefully cut the roll into 1/2 inch slices and arrange them on your baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes or until the crescent dough starts to turn golden brown.
APPLE BUTTER AND CHEDDAR PINWHEELS
This speedy recipe marries salty and sweet elements thanks to the rich apple butter, grated apples, sharp Cheddar and deli turkey. Everything gets rolled up in flour tortillas and toasted in melted butter. It's a perfect fall lunch or snack for apple lovers of all ages.
Provided by Catherine McCord
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spread 2 tablespoons apple butter on each tortilla. Grate the apple (with the skin) on the large holes of a box grater taking care not to grate the seeds and core (you should have about 1 cup grated apple). Divide the grated apple between the tortillas, pressing it gently into the apple butter to anchor it.
- Lay 1 ounce turkey and 2 halved cheese slices over each tortilla. Roll the tortillas up tightly.
- Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the wraps, seam side down, and cook until lightly toasted and the seam holds together, 1 to 2 minutes. Use tongs to flip and continue cooking until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Transfer the wraps to a cutting board and slice them into 1-inch pinwheels with a serrated knife.
PINWHEEL APPLE COBBLER
This apple cobbler extraordinaire is made cinnamon-roll style.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Place butter in 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish; place in oven to melt. In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves. Set aside.
- Place flour in medium bowl. With pastry blender or fork, cut in shortening until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Add milk; stir with fork just until mixture begins to pull away from side of bowl.
- On lightly floured surface, knead dough just until smooth. Roll out dough to 12x10x1/4-inch rectangle.
- In medium bowl, gently stir apples and cinnamon until coated. Sprinkle apples evenly over dough. Beginning with long side, roll up jelly-roll fashion. Cut into 16 slices, each about 1/2 inch thick. Arrange slices in baking dish over melted butter. Pour sugar syrup carefully around and over rolls. (This looks like too much liquid, but crust will absorb it.)
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 43 g, TransFat 2 g
APPLE PINWHEELS
In Scottsdale, Arizona, Christine Campos swirls convenient crescent roll dough with a spiced apple filling for homemade appeal. "The apple flavor is simply wonderful," she reports. "For an extra-special touch, drizzle the rolls with a confectioners' sugar glaze."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield about 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter and 1 cup sugar; cook over medium heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Set aside., Unroll each tube of crescent roll dough into a rectangle; seal seams and perforations. , Combine the apples, pie spice and remaining sugar; sprinkle over dough to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Cut into 1-in. rolls; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 1-in. baking dish. Pour syrup over rolls., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BROWNED BUTTER APPLE PIE WITH CHEDDAR CRUST
How do you make good old-fashioned apple pie even better? Enhance the crust with shredded cheddar cheese and stir browned butter into the filling. Wonderful! -Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place flours and salt in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add butter; pulse until butter is the size of peas. Add cheese; pulse 1-2 times. Transfer flour mixture to a large bowl. Gradually add ice water to flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight., Preheat oven to 400°. For filling, in a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 5-7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly., Stir in apples and sugars; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 6-8 minutes or until apples are almost tender. Uncover; cook 4-6 minutes longer or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour. Transfer apple mixture to a large bowl; refrigerate until cool., On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the dough to fit a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Transfer crust to pie plate; trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate. Refrigerate 30 minutes., Add filling to crust. Roll remaining dough to a 12-in. circle; cut into 8 wedges. Place wedges over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. In a small bowl, whisk egg with water; brush over crust., Bake 45-55 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cover edge loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning. Remove foil. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580 calories, Fat 30g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 486mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
Tips:
- For a smoother apple butter mixture, peel and core the apples before cooking.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the apple butter mixture for extra flavor.
- If the apple butter is too thick, add a little water or apple juice to thin it out.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into even strips.
- Bake the pinwheels until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the pinwheels warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Apple butter and cheddar pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a quick bite to eat. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty treat that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give apple butter and cheddar pinwheels a try. You won't be disappointed!
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