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Roly Poly Apple Dessert
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Roly Poly Apple Dessert

This simple yet incredibly tasty apple dessert is sure to become a favourite!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 4 tsps baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 113g butter
  • 185ml sour cream
Filling:
  • ¼ cup softened butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 6 medium Granny Smith apples peeled and corsely shredded (about 5 cups)
Topping:
  • 2½ cups water
  • 2 tbsps brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 179°C (350°F).
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add sour cream and blend until a dough ball forms. Chill in the fridge or freezer for 1 hour.
  3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.
  4. Spread the softened butter over the dough and sprinkle with the remaining filling ingredients.
  5. Roll up the dough, starting from a long side. Cut into 12 slices.
  6. Place the slices cut side down in a 13x9-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with the remaining grated apple.
  7. For the topping, combine water, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
  8. Carefully pour the hot topping over the dumplings. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes or until bubbly.
  9. Let the dessert stand for a few minutes to set.
Serve warm with cream or custard (optional).