CRISSCROSS APPLE CROWNS

Wake ’em up on chilly mornings with the tempting aroma of apples and cinnamon wafting through the house. I love these because they’re different and easy.

—TERESA MORRIS LAUREL, DE



PREP: 30 MIN. • BAKE: 20 MIN. • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS


1/3 cups chopped peeled tart apples

1/3 cup chopped walnuts

1/3 cup raisins

1/2 cup sugar, divided

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided

Dash salt

1 package (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated flaky biscuits

2 teaspoons butter, melted

1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the apples, walnuts, raisins, 3 tablespoons sugar, flour, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon and salt. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture is almost tender.

2. Flatten each biscuit into a 5-in. circle. Combine the remaining sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle a rounded teaspoonful of sugar mixture over each. Top each with 1/4 cup apple mixture. Bring up edges to enclose mixture; pinch edges to seal.

3. Place seam side down in ungreased muffin cups. Brush tops with butter; sprinkle with the remaining sugar mixture. With a sharp knife, cut an X in the top of each.

4. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until it is golden brown. Cool about 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.