Sweet Christmas Canes Recipe

Name: Sweet Christmas Canes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/3 cup chopped pecans; 1/3 cup honey; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 cup whole milk; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 cup cold butter, cubed; 2 large eggs, beaten; Confectioners' sugar icing, optional

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup honey
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 cup whole milk
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 cup cold butter, cubed
2 large eggs, beaten
Confectioners' sugar icing, optional

1
In a saucepan, combine all filling ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
2
Meanwhile, for dough, scald milk and cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in water; set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt and lemon zest. Cut in butter until mixture resembles a coarse meal. Add milk, yeast mixture and eggs. Combine to form a soft dough. Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
3
Divide dough in half. On a well-floured surface, roll out each half of the dough into an 18x15-in. rectangle. Divide the filling and spread on each rectangle. Fold each rectangle into thirds, starting with the 15-in. side. The dough will now measure 15x6 in.
4
Cut each piece into 15 short strips. Twist each strip and shape into a candy cane. Place on greased
5
. Bake at 375u00b0 for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. Frost with a confectioners' sugar icing if desired.

1233

kcal

Calories

Fat

154

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup raisins, 1/3 cup chopped pecans, and more.

Yes, Sweet Christmas Canes 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.

Sweet Christmas Canes

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