Apple and Walnut Rolls in Pie Sheets – Aromatic and Crunchy Delight

Apple and walnut rolls made with pie sheets sound absolutely delicious! It’s a wonderful combination of sweet, tart, and crunchy textures. Here’s a recipe that captures the essence of this aromatic delight, combining the ease of pie crust with a flavorful filling:

Apple and Walnut Rolls in Pie Sheets

Ingredients:

• 2 sheets refrigerated pie crust (or homemade)
• 3 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Apple Filling:
   • In a medium bowl, combine the diced apples, walnuts, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
   • Mix well to ensure the apples are evenly coated.
2. Assemble the Rolls:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Unroll the pie crust sheets onto a lightly floured surface.
   • Brush the melted butter evenly over both pie crust sheets.
   • Spread the apple and walnut filling evenly over the buttered pie crusts.
   • Starting from a long edge, carefully roll up each pie crust sheet into a log.
   • Slice each log into 1-inch thick rolls.
   • Place the rolls, cut-side up, on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
   • Brush the top of the rolls with the beaten egg.
     
3. Bake:
   • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the apples are tender.
4. Cool and Serve:
   • Let the rolls cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Tips and Variations:

• Apple Variety: Feel free to experiment with different apple varieties to find your favorite flavor combination.
• Spice Variations: Add a pinch of ground cloves or ginger to the filling for extra warmth.
• Glaze: Drizzle a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk over the cooled rolls for added sweetness.
• Raisins: Add raisins to the apple walnut mix for an extra texture.

Enjoy your aromatic and crunchy apple and walnut rolls!