Apple Rugelach Recipe

Name: Apple Rugelach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup butter, cut into pieces; 1 (8-ounce) cream cheese, cut into pieces; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely chopped; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 butter or margarine, melted; 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, cut into pieces
1 (8-ounce) cream cheese, cut into pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely chopped
1 cup sugar
1/4 butter or margarine, melted
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1
Pulse first 4 ingredients in a food processor until dough leaves sides of bowl. Divide dough into 8 portions, shaping each portion into a ball. Wrap separately in plastic wrap, and chill at least 1 hour.
2
Melt 1/4 cup butter or margarine in a large skillet; add 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely chopped, and 1 cup sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, 5 to 7 minutes or until mixture is thick and golden.
3
Remove 1 dough portion, and roll into an 8-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Spread with 1/4 cup of apple mixture, leaving a 2-inch circle of uncovered dough in center. Sprinkle mixture with 2 tablespoons pecans. Cut circle into 8 wedges, and roll up wedges, starting at a wide end.
4
Place, pointed side down, on a lightly greased baking sheet, curving into a crescent shape. Repeat procedure with remaining dough portions, apple mixture, and pecans.
5
Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over each crescent.
6
Bake at 375u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden. Transfer to wire rack to cool.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup butter, cut into pieces, 1 (8-ounce) cream cheese, cut into pieces, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Apple Rugelach falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apple Rugelach

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