Start with refrigerated flaky biscuits, add apples, cinnamon, a touch of whiskey, and pecans for a quick and delicious coffee cake. Great for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- Coffee Cake:
- 2 Tablespoons margarine or butter, softened
- 1-1/2 cups chopped peeled apples
- 1 (12-ounce) can refrigerated flaky biscuits
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1-1/2 teaspoons whiskey (optional)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup pecan halves or pieces
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- Glaze:
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 to 2 teaspoons milk
Preparation:
To Make Coffee Cake:Using 1 tablespoon margarine, generously grease a 9-inch round cake pan or 8-inch square baking pan. Spread 1 cup apples in greased pan.
Separate dough into 10 biscuits; cut each into quarters. Arrange biscuit pieces, points up, over apples. Top with remaining 1/2 cup apples.
In a small bowl, combine remaining 1 tablespoon margarine, brown sugar, cinnamon, corn syrup, optional whiskey, and egg; beat 2 to 3 minutes or until sugar is partially dissolved. Stir in pecans. Spoon over biscuit pieces and apples.
Bake in preheated 350-degree F. oven 35 to 45 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. If desired, remove from pan.
For Glaze:
In a small bowl, blend together all glaze ingredients until smooth, adding enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm cake. Serve warm or cool. Store in refrigerator.
Yield: 8 servings
Nutrition Information per Serving: 330 calories, 14 grams total fat, 25 milligrams cholesterol, 47 grams carbohydrate and 4 grams protein.
Recipe Source: Pillsbury Dough Magic: Easy Crescent Dogs, Comforting Potpies, Cheesy Twists and More by Pillsbury Company (Crown Publishing)
Reprinted with permission.
