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    Apple Pie Twists

    Published: Nov 7, 2022 by Kim Strawn This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    A fun Thanksgiving or fall bread recipe with only 4 ingredients! Apple Pie Twists starts with crescent rolls then adds apple butter. So simple yet so unbelievably tasty. Serve this special treat at your Thanksgiving dinner.

    Apple pie twists on a brown cutting board with apples and apple butter.
    A layer of cinnamon sugar on these apple pie twists.

    Need another recipe for your upcoming Thanksgiving day feast? Look no further because these Apple Pie Twists are just what your family ordered. So simple, only 4 ingredients and a delicious addition to your meal.

    These twists start with crescent roll dough and then is topped with apple butter and cinnamon sugar. How easy is that?

    Ingredients

    • crescent rolls (I used two tubes)
    • apple butter
    • cinnamon
    • sugar
    crescent rolls, apple butter and cinnamon sugar.
    All the ingredients for the apple pie twists.

    You can use any kind, store brand or name brand of crescent rolls or apple butter. The apple butter linked to above, is not the brand I used, but it will give you an idea in case you have never heard of apple butter.

    What is apple butter?

    Apple butter is like applesauce, but cooks longer and is pureed more. When the apple butter is cooked longer, it removes more water which gives it the darker color.

    Apple butter also has all the apple spice favorites such as cinnamon, cloves or nutmeg.

    One thing apple butter does not have, is butter in it. So why is it called apple butter? This favorite apple recipe usually is spread on bread, toast, rolls, etc. Just like butter.

    I have made peach butter in the past.

    Steps

    dough spread out on pan.
    Spread the dough out carefully on a baking pan.

    First, you will want to take the crescent roll dough and roll it out on a baking sheet. The seams needs to be rolled together so they won't come apart while baking.

    Next, take the apple butter and spread it out on the dough.

    apple butter on dough.
    Spread the apple butter out evenly.

    Cutting the apple pie twists

    cut dough on a baking sheet.
    Carefully cut and fold the apple pie twists.
    apple twists on a baking sheet, uncooked.
    Twist them up so they are ready to be baked.

    First, cut and fold the dough on the pan.

    Then, take the folded dough and carefully twist the dough. You will use both hands, one hand twisting one end and the other twisting the other end.

    Place carefully on an ungreased baking sheet.

    Top with a cinnamon sugar mixture then bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.

    Make ahead/Storage

    This apple bread recipe tastes best when still warm. However, it is still great after cooling completely.

    If you want to make this fall recipe ahead of time, you can. Be sure to place in an airtight container until ready to eat. I would keep them in the fridge until you are serving them.

    To heat them up, place them on a baking sheet and put in a 250 degree oven for 5-7 minutes to serve them warm.

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    Apple pie twists on a brown cutting board with apple slices on top.

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    twists on a cutting board with apples and apple butter and cinnamon.
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    Apple Pie Twists

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    5 from 1 vote
    This easy to make addition to your Thanksgiving dinner has only four ingredients and is so scrumptious.
    Course Bread
    Cuisine American
    Keyword apple butter, bread recipe, Thanksgiving
    Prep Time 7 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time 27 minutes minutes
    Servings 8 twists
    Calories 285kcal
    Author Kim Strawn
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    Equipment

    • 1 baking sheet
    • 1 dough roller or rolling pin

    Ingredients

    • 16 oz crescent roll dough 2 tubes
    • 1 cup apple butter
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 2 teaspoon cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375°.
    • Mix together the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
    • On an ungreased baking sheet, spread the crescent rolls out, so both tubes of rolls are touching.
    • Using a rolling pin, roll the dough together.
    • Spread the apple butter on top of the dough, evenly.
    • Cut strips of dough with a pizza cutter or knife.
    • Fold the dough in half so both halves are touching.
    • Twist the dough, using both hands. One hand on one side and the other hand on the other and twist.
    • Place on baking sheet.
    • Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over top of the apple pie twists.
    • Bake for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown and dough is cooked.
    • Serve

    Notes

    You may not use all the apple butter. The amount listed is a starting point for you. If you want to add more, add more, if you need less, then just don't use it all. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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