Cranberry Apple Wheel

As Jodi was walking through the store, she spotted a sale: cranberries. I don't know about you, but I have never made anything with cranberries. The only thing I think I have had with cranberries is juice. She grabbed a few bags and began her hunt for the perfect recipe. She wanted to make something of James' that he had recently posted on his blog, but discovered that our short food supply was lacking. So Jodi searched the internet and found a delectable delight -- the Cranberry Apple Wheel. Yes, it is divine!

Cranberry Apple Wheel

Crust

• 3-4 c. flour
• 1 Tbsp. yeast
• 1/3 c. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/3 c. butter, melted
• 1 c. milk
• 1 egg

Topping

• 1 c. fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped (we used fresh)
• 2 apples, peeled and diced (we used one Granny Smith and one Gala)
• 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 5 Tbsp. flour

Frosting

• 1 c. powdered sugar
• 2 Tbsp. water
  

Combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Combine butter and milk and heat to a temperature of 120ºF - 130ºF. Add to dry ingredients, mixing thoroughly. Add egg; mix well. Add enough of remaining flour to make a soft dough that is not sticky when handled.

Lightly grease a medium mixing bowl. Place dough in bowl and roll around so that it is lightly covered with grease. Place bowl with dough in a warm place until it has doubled in size.

Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients, except powdered sugar and water, in a medium mixing bowl. Punch down dough and place on a cookie sheet. Flatten dough into a 10-inch circle. Spread topping over dough, leaving an inch all around. Place in a warm place until dough has doubled in size.

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Combine powdered sugar and water in a small mixing bowl to make glaze. Cool wheel completely and drizzle with glaze. Makes 1 10-inch wheel.