Description
Delight in these easy-to-make Apple Pie Bites featuring tender Granny Smith apple slices wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, spiced with apple pie seasoning, and topped with crunchy pecans. Perfect as a sweet snack or a quick dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice, plus about 1/4 teaspoon extra for sprinkling
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
Wet Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Produce
- 1 small Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced into 8 (1/2-inch) slices
Other
- 1 (8 ounce) tube Pillsbury Original crescent rolls
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Mix Sugar and Spice: In a small bowl, combine the packed light brown sugar with 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice. This mixture will give your bites that signature warm, cinnamon-like flavor.
- Prepare Apples: Melt the unsalted butter, then toss the 1/2-inch apple slices in the melted butter until they are evenly coated. Set these aside to infuse flavor and prevent drying out during baking.
- Arrange Crescent Rolls: Lay out the crescent roll triangles on the prepared baking sheet, keeping them spaced for easy wrapping.
- Add Sugar Mixture: Evenly distribute the brown sugar and apple pie spice mix over each crescent roll triangle. This forms a sweet base layer beneath the apples.
- Add Pecans: Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over each triangle, adding a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
- Wrap Apple Slices: Place one butter-coated apple slice on the wide end of each crescent roll triangle and carefully wrap the dough around the apple, sealing the edges gently.
- Brush and Sprinkle: Brush each wrapped crescent roll with any remaining melted butter, then lightly sprinkle the additional 1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice on top to enhance the aroma and taste.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the apple pie bites cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and to prevent burns.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith apples for a tart and firm texture that holds up well in baking.
- For a nut-free version, omit pecans or replace them with seeds like sunflower seeds.
- You can drizzle these bites with caramel sauce for an extra indulgent treat.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple pie bites, crescent roll dessert, easy apple dessert, fall snacks, mini apple pies
