Spiced Apple Kolaches

On a lightly greased half sheet pan, place thawed rolls 4 across and 6 down. Place rolls evenly spaced. Spray roll dough with pan release or brush lightly with olive oil. Place in proofer to rise until double in size (60-90 minutes).

While dough is rising, prepare filling. Combine the sugars and spices in a bowl. Melt butter in sauté pan over medium heat.  Add apple and sauté until soft. Sprinkle with the sugar mixture and let cook until the apples are tender. Stir in vanilla and applesauce, season with lemon juice as needed.

Remove proofed dough from proofer. Using the bottom of a greased ¼ cup dry measuring cup, press a deep indentation in the center of each roll. Using a #16 scoop (2 oz.), add filling to the center of each dough. For streusel topping, mix all ingredients well and sprinkle 1 tablespoon over each kolache. Bake in a preheated 325-degree convection oven for 20 -25 minutes. Remove kolaches from oven and hold in warming cabinets until service.

YIELD: 40 Kolaches

Child Servings: 2 oz. equivalent grains per Kolache.

Adapted from Healthy Kids Collaborative, Rachel Petraglia.