Festive Fruit Ladder

Name: Festive Fruit Ladder
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1 cup warm fat-free milk (110° to 115°); 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1large egg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2/3 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice; 4 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples; 2/3 cup dried cranberries; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon water; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 4 teaspoons water; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

20 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm fat-free milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
4 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
2/3 cup dried cranberries
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons water
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the sugar, butter, egg, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
3

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and cider. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in apples; cook 5-10 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Remove from the heat; stir in cranberries. Cool to room temperature.
4

Punch dough down; roll into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Place on a
5

coated with cooking spray. Spread filling lengthwise down center of dough. On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips 3 in. into center. Fold strips at an angle across filling; seal ends. Cover and let rise until doubled.
6

Beat egg and water; brush over dough. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Combine confectioners' sugar, water and extract; drizzle over loaf. Sprinkle with cranberries and almonds.