AUSTRIAN APPLE TWISTS

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This recipe has been one of my favorites for years. I like to make these sweet treats for special occasions because everyone enjoys them. -Kathy Bless, Fayetteville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 64 twists.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
3 large egg yolks, beaten
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 medium tart apple, peeled and finely chopped
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons whole milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the yeast and flour; add butter and mix well. Add egg yolks and sour cream; mix well. Shape into four balls. Place in separate resealable plastic bags or wrap in plastic; refrigerate overnight. , Combine sugar, pecans and cinnamon; set aside. On a floured surface, roll each ball of dough into a 9-in. circle. Sprinkle with sugar mixture and apple. Cut each circle into 16 wedges; roll up from wide edge and pinch to seal. Place with point side down on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool. For icing, combine sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over the twists. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Josh Russell
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These apple twists are a great way to use up leftover apples.


Grace Carr
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I'm not a big fan of apples, but I actually really enjoyed these apple twists. They're not too sweet and the pastry is flaky and delicious.


tamika rogers
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These were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They're so good!


Brandon McMurray
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I'm always looking for new apple recipes and these apple twists definitely fit the bill. They're unique and so tasty.


Antonio Romero
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These apple twists are the perfect fall treat. They're warm, comforting, and delicious.


Ngina Mary
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I followed the recipe exactly and my apple twists turned out perfectly. They were golden brown and flaky.


SK HR GMAR
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Zubair kulsoom
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I'm not much of a baker, but these apple twists were surprisingly easy to make. And they turned out so yummy!


Veniaminof Hairston
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These were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them.


Batrudin Ibrahim
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I've made these apple twists several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Thapelo Abram
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These Austrian Apple Twists were a hit at my last dinner party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.