FESTIVE FRUIT LADDER

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'Festive' is the perfect word used to describe this Christmastime confection from Catherine Emerson of Arlington, Washington. "I am going to try it next with apricots and cinnamon or some of my home canned plums!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (24 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 22

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
FILLING:
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
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons water
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • 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., 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., 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., Punch dough down; roll into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Place on a baking sheet 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., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Rahad Islam
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I've never seen a fruit ladder before. It's a really unique idea.


Salom Maina
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This fruit ladder is a work of art! I'm not sure I have the patience to make it, but it sure looks impressive.


Journey Peoples
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I'm not a big fan of fruit, but this fruit ladder looks really good. I might have to give it a try.


Lalan Kamat
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This fruit ladder looks so delicious. I can't wait to try it.


Sairul islam
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I'm going to make this fruit ladder for my next party. It's sure to be a hit.


Noah Parclift
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This fruit ladder is a great way to use up leftover fruit.


mukhtar yau
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I love how this fruit ladder can be made with any type of fruit. I'm going to try it with different fruits next time.


mdjhuel mdjhuel
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This fruit ladder is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.


Ethan Sherinah
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I thought this fruit ladder was going to be more difficult to make, but it was actually really easy. I'll definitely be making it again.


Aziz Shaikh
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my fruit ladder didn't turn out as expected. The fruit was too soft and the ladder kept falling apart.


Mohamed Ashfak
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This fruit ladder is so pretty! It's perfect for a party or a special occasion.


Rogelio
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I was surprised at how easy this fruit ladder was to make. It's a great recipe for beginners.


Amar Rokaya
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This fruit ladder is the perfect healthy snack. It's also a great way to get kids to eat their fruit.


Nyiko Mahlangu
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I'm not a big fan of fruit, but this fruit ladder was actually really good. The combination of fruits was perfect.


Oguama Chibuike
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This fruit ladder was a great way to use up some of the fruit that I had in my fridge.


Arpan Adhikari
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I love how customizable this fruit ladder is. I used a variety of fruits that I had on hand and it turned out delicious.


Mirza Arafath
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This was my first time making a fruit ladder and it turned out great! It was a little time-consuming, but it was totally worth it.


Semane Adnew
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I've made this fruit ladder several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it looks so impressive.


Masuma nurul Masuma nurul
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This was the perfect dessert for our summer party. It was light and refreshing, and everyone loved it.


Tikno
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This fruit ladder was a huge hit! The kids loved it and it was a great way to get them to eat some fruit. I also loved how easy it was to make. I will definitely be making this again.