Homemade Cinnamon Apple Raisin Braid Pastry

Have I mentioned before that I’m a bit impulsive? This little creation of mine is proof of that. A couple days ago I was sitting at home on my laptop being a drone after David had gone to bed. After taking a pause from what I was doing, I suddenly became fed up with the fact that I haven’t done anything creative recently. I needed to do something. Make something.  So I scoured the kitchen to see what I had on hand and this is what I came up with…

Given that this was created on impulse around 9:30 at night and was all but devoured by 12 am (yes, the same night), I never got the chance to get those pretty natural-lighting photos. So bear with the photos and let them be proof that if you make this, it won’t last long.

For the crust, I used my Go-to Pie Crust Recipe and cut it in half (it makes 2 crusts). I love this crust and use it for everything from pies, to quiches, to pastries like this!

 

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This pastry came out beautifully and was so easy to make. Would have even been easier if I had some pie crust frozen and ready (which I highly recommend doing!). But the crust was a quick make as well.

One reason why I love this so much is that it is refined sugar free! How great it that?! You can walk away from the beautiful pastry feeling guilt free 🙂

Enjoy my friends! Remember to “yum” this recipe and share with friends!