Crisscross Apple Crowns Pampered Chef Copycat Recipes

CRISSCROSS APPLE CROWNS

Steps:

• 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 almost tender., Flatten each biscuit into a 5-in. circle. Combine 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., Place seam side down in ungreased muffin cups. Brush tops with butter; sprinkle with remaining sugar mixture. With a sharp knife, cut an "X" in the top of each., Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

CRISSCROSS APPLE CROWNS(PAMPERED CHEF COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*F.
• Peel, core and slice apples. Cut apple slices into wedges. Chop walnuts.
• Place apples, walnuts, raisins, flour, 1/4 cup of the sugar and 1 teaspoons of the cinnamon in a bowl. Mix well.
• Microwave apple mixture on high 3 minutes or until hot; mix well.
• Separate 12 biscuits. You may discard the remaining or set aside for another use. Using a rolling pin(or round glass jar), roll each biscuit into a 5" circle.
• Combine remaining sugar and remaining cinnamon in a bowl. Sprinkle the sugar/cinnamon mix evenly over the biscuits. Divide apple mixture evenly onto center of each biscuit.
• Gather up the edges over the filling, pinching lightly to seal.
• Melt butter in microwave on high 20 seconds, or until melted.
• Holding filled biscuits at the sealed end, dip each biscuit into butter, then into remaining cinnamon/sugar mixute in bowl.
• Place the biscuits, seam side down, into a muffin pan. Cut an X pattern (crisscross)through the top of each biscuit.
• Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove from pan. Serve with icre cream if you would like! Enjoy!

PAMPERED CHEF STYLE APPLE CRISP (FOR MICROWAVE OR OVEN)

Steps:

• You will need a 12" round stoneware baking pan for this recipe (such as the Pampered Chef deep dish baker).
• Use enough apple slices to fill the stoneware pan 3/4s full (amount will vary depending upon your apples).
• Finely chop the graham cracker squares and mix with oats,brown sugar,flour, and spices.
• Add melted butter and mix well.
• Spoon this mixture over the apple slices.
• MICROWAVE method: Microwave on high 12-15 minutes or until apple are tender, turning dish after 6 minutes.
• OVEN method: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake 30-35 minutes or until apples are tender.
• Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream, as desired.
• Cool slightly and serve while still warm.