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    Apple Pie Crescent Rolls

    Modified: Apr 15, 2025 Published: May 29, 2020 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    4.67 from 3 votes

    Apple Pie Crescent Rolls are a simple treat recipe that requires barely any work. Enjoy a fresh spin on a tasty dessert recipe with these crescent roll apple pies.

    Recipe: $3.55 | Per Serving: $0.44 | Servings: 8

    apple pie crescent rolls on a plate with fresh apples in a bowl in the background.

    I love apple pie, well, any cooked apple recipe really. Unfortunately, my husband doesn't like cooked apples so it's normally just me and the kids eating whatever I whip up.

    These apple pie bites are made with crescent rolls and are a delightful and easy-to-prepare treat that captures the essence of classic apple pie in bite-sized portions. They are perfect for when you're craving the comforting flavors of apple pie but don't want to make a whole pie from scratch.

    Apple pie crescent rolls are always a huge hit around here. Even my husband can't help but grab a few when they're fresh and warm.

    For more apple pie recipes, make sure to check out my Apple Pie with Graham Cracker Crust, Applesauce Custard Pie, and Instant Pot Apple Pie Filling.

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    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions for Apple Pie Crescents
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Snack Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. The kids can help! This easy apple pie bites recipe is simple enough that the kids can make it! Even better is that it doesn't make too much. Perfect for a quick snack without leftovers!
    2. It's simple. Made with just a few basic ingredients, this recipe is as frugal as it is easy to make. You're going to love the low cost, great taste, and minimal effort. They're about as easy to make as our Strawberry Cheesecake Crescent Rolls!
    3. They're great hot or cold. You can serve these pie bites up while they're warm and cooled from the oven or after they've chilled for a few hours in the fridge, and they'll still taste amazing.

    🥘 Ingredients

    labeled ingredients needed to make apple pie crescent rolls.

    Brown Sugar- Use brown sugar for added sweetness and depth of flavor.

    Green Apple- You can use any baking apple variety, but I prefer to use green granny smith apples as they offer a nice tart contrast to the sweet and spiced flavor in this recipe.

    Canned Crescent Rolls- Use canned crescent rolls as the breading around every apple pie bite. Any brand will work fine. If you still have crescent rolls on hand, try making our Crescent Roll Cream Cheese Danish recipe or Crack Chicken Bombs.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🔪 Instructions for Apple Pie Crescents

    Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    slice an apple and microwave for one minute, then melt your butter.

    Step 2: Cut an apple into 8 slices and remove the center core and seeds. (Image 1).

    Step 3: Place the apple slices on a plate and microwave for 1 minute to soften. (Image 2).

    Step 4: In a small bowl, melt your butter in the microwave for 30 seconds. Set aside. (Images 3 & 4).

    mix sugar and spices in bowl and tear apart triangle crescent dough.

    Step 5: Add your brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a small bowl. (Image 5). Mix together to combine. (Image 6). Set aside.

    Step 6: Open your can of crescent roll dough and lay it out flat. (Image 7). Break apart the triangles. (Image 8).

    brush butter on dough, sprinkle sugar, add apple and roll.

    Step 7: Brush melted butter over the triangle. (Image 9). Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top. (Image 10).

    Step 8: Add an apple slice to the wider end of the crescent roll. (Image 11). Starting from the wide end, roll the dough to the smaller end. (Image 12).

    place crescents on baking sheet and brush with butter before sprinkling sugar and baking.

    Step 9: Place the rolled dough onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet, evenly spaced. (Image 13).

    Step 10: Brush the tops with butter. (Image 14). Then sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the top. (Image 15).

    Step 8: Bake for 12-15 minutes and then let cool for 10 minutes before eating. (Image 16).

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    1. Enhancing Sweetness: While these mini apple pies with crescent rolls are delicious on their own, you can elevate their sweetness by adding a powdered sugar drizzle over the top.
    2. Preventive Measures: To minimize mess and ensure easy removal, line a baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil for the pies to rest on as they bake. This precautionary step helps contain any sugar leakage from the sides, making cleanup effortless.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    What can make these even better?

    Adding some chopped pecans or caramel chips inside before baking could be great! Adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce after they're done baking is also a great idea!

    What kind of crescent rolls should I use?

    You can use any kind, even the store brand unflavored options. A lot of great reviews come in from those who try a honey flavored variety of crescent rolls!

    What is the best way to serve Apple Pie Bites?

    Apple Pie Bites can be served warm or at room temperature and are often enjoyed plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

    stacked apple pie crescent rolls on a plate.

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    If you tried these Apple Pie Crescent Rolls, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

    apple pie crescents on a plate with one missing a bite.
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    4.67 from 3 votes

    Apple Pie Crescent Rolls

    Apple Pie Crescent Rolls are a simple treat recipe that requires barely any work. Enjoy a fresh spin on a tasty dessert recipe with these crescent roll apple pies
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Servings: 8 pies
    Calories: 107kcal
    Cost Recipe $3.55 / Serving $0.44
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    Equipment

    • Baking Sheet
    • Parchment Paper
    • Small Bowl
    • Pastry Brush

    Ingredients

    • 1 large green apple, cut into 8 slices ($0.88)
    • 2 Tablespoons butter, melted ($0.25)
    • 1 can crescent rolls ($1.98)
    • ½ cup brown sugar ($0.22)
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ($0.16)
    • ¼ teaspoons ground nutmeg ($0.02)
    • 1 pinch ground cloves ($0.01)
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Cut an apple into 8 slices by cutting it in half, then cutting each half in half again. Cut out the center core and then cut each quarter in half again.
    • Place your apple slices on a plate and cook them in the microwave for 1 minute. This helps to soften them because the oven won't cook them completely in a short period of time.
    • In a small bowl, melt your butter in the microwave for 30 seconds.
    • In a small mixing bowl, combine your brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
    • Preheat your oven to 375F degrees. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Unroll your crescent rolls and then brush butter on top.
    • Sprinkle your cinnamon sugar mixture on top of each roll, and place one apple slice on the larger end of the crescent roll. Starting at the wider end, roll the crescents to the smaller point.
    • Brush butter over the top of the crescents and then sprinkle some additional cinnamon sugar mix over the top. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes, then serve and enjoy.

    Notes

    Consider adding a powdered sugar drizzle for extra sweetness to the mini apple pies.
    Line the baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent sugar leakage and ease cleaning.
    Customize your pies with chopped pecans or caramel chips before baking.
    Enhance the final result by serving with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.
    Use any canned crescent rolls, including unflavored or honey-flavored options.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 8g | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.4g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 3.4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Cholesterol: 7.6mg | Sodium: 49.9mg | Potassium: 53.5mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 25.7IU | Calcium: 22.1mg | Iron: 0.3mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Diet Vegetarian
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    Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used. To view how this recipe was calculated you can visit my Pricing Disclosure Page for more information.

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