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Apple Roll

With 7 basic ingredients and simple-to-follow steps, old-fashioned Apple Roll is the sweet treat you've been looking for! It's a dessert recipe that's been passed down in our family over three generations and counting. A comfort food classic, it's a treat that's going to be a guaranteed success.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fruit
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 256kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 8 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 ½ cups self-rising flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • ½ cup shortening crisco
  • cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups diced apples

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in a 13"x9" baking dish in the oven while it's preheating. Once melted, remove and set aside. 
  • For the filling, in a small bowl, toss together the diced apples and cinnamon until all of the pieces are coated well.
  • For the dough, in a large bowl, cut shortening into the self-rising flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add milk to the flour mixture gradually, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a large rectangle about ¼-inch thick.
  • Evenly distribute the apple mixture on top of the dough, leaving about ½-inch of the dough all around the exterior uncovered.
  • Roll up the dough starting from one long side to form a log. Dampen the edges of the dough with water to seal.
  • With a sharp knife, cut the log into 16 slices and place them in one layer in the prepared baking dish.
  • For the syrup, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together 2 cups of water and sugar. Heat just until the sugar dissolves and comes to a boil, then turn off the heat. Pour the syrup over the apple rolls. 
  • Bake 55-60 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown and the apples are tender. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream, fresh whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

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Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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