Description
These Apple Pie Bites are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring tender apple slices wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough, seasoned with warm cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for a quick fall treat or a cozy snack, they bake up golden and flaky with optional nuts for added crunch and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count)
Filling
- 1 large apple (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced into 8 thin wedges
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Sugar and Spices: In a small bowl, combine the light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg if using. This mixture will provide the sweet and warm flavor that complements the apples.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 individual triangles. Brush each triangle lightly with melted butter to help the cinnamon sugar mixture stick and add richness.
- Add Sugar Mixture: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over each buttered triangle, ensuring that each bite gets a flavorful coating.
- Fill and Roll: Place a thin apple slice at the wide end of each triangle. Add a few chopped nuts if desired for extra texture and flavor. Carefully roll the dough around the apple slice, starting from the wide end and rolling toward the point, enclosing the apple.
- Prepare for Baking: Arrange the rolled apple pie bites on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with any remaining melted butter and sprinkle a little extra cinnamon sugar over them to enhance color and flavor during baking.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the apples inside have softened to tender perfection.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bites to cool slightly before serving. For an optional finishing touch, drizzle with caramel sauce or dust with powdered sugar to elevate the presentation and taste.
Notes
- Best served warm to enjoy the gooey apple filling and flaky crust.
- You can substitute apples with pear slices for a different flavor profile.
- Add a spread of cream cheese on the dough before placing the apple slices for a creamy twist.
- Optional nuts add a pleasant crunch but can be omitted for nut-free versions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
