Christmas Wreaths Recipe

Name: Christmas Wreaths
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 ounces pitted dried plums, cooked, drained and mashed (about 1-1/2 cups); 1-1/2 cups chopped peeled apples; 3/4 cups finely chopped walnuts; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup warm whole milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup shortening; 4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 to 3 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Candied cherries, optional

Servings: persons

9 ounces pitted dried plums, cooked, drained and mashed (about 1-1/2 cups)
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled apples
3/4 cups finely chopped walnuts
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm whole milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup shortening
4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Candied cherries, optional

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Combine all filling ingredients in a bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use. For dough, combine warm milk, sugar, salt and yeast in a bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, shortening and 3 cups flour; mix until smooth. Add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each half into an 18x9-in. rectangle. Spread each with half of the filling. Starting at the long end, roll up tightly and seal edges. Place on a greased
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, sealing ends together and forming ring. With a scissors, cut two-thirds of the way through the ring at 1-in. intervals. Carefully turn each section onto its side. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, 30-45 minutes. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25-20 minutes or until golden. Cool for 20 minutes. Beat confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Remove wreaths to platter; drizzle with icing while warm. Decorate with candied cherries if desired.

1370

kcal

Calories

Fat

271

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 ounces pitted dried plums, cooked, drained and mashed (about 1-1/2 cups), 1-1/2 cups chopped peeled apples, 3/4 cups finely chopped walnuts, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Christmas Wreaths 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.

Christmas Wreaths

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