Description
These apple pie bites are a quick and cozy treat made with crescent roll dough, apples, cinnamon, and sugar. Perfect for busy families or last-minute guests, they deliver classic apple pie flavor in under 30 minutes with just five simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and sliced into 8 thin wedges (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts
- Optional: drizzle of caramel sauce
- Optional: raisins or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel, core, and slice the apple into 8 thin wedges (about 1/2-inch thick). Trim if needed to fit crescent triangles.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles.
- Place one apple wedge on the wide end of each triangle. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Roll up each triangle, starting from the wide end, wrapping the apple inside and sealing the tip underneath.
- Brush each rolled bite with melted butter. Sprinkle any remaining cinnamon-sugar on top.
- Arrange bites on the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 13–16 minutes, until golden brown and apples are tender.
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving. If bottoms are pale, bake for 2 more minutes.
- Troubleshooting: Press tips down if dough unravels. Slice apples thinner or bake longer if undercooked. Let bites cool before lifting if they stick.
Notes
Slice apples thin for soft texture. Use gluten-free crescent dough for gluten-free adaptation, and coconut oil or vegan spread for dairy-free. Don’t overfill crescents to avoid leaks. Serve warm for best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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