Description
Delight in these perfectly spiced Apple Pie Bites, featuring tender Granny Smith apple slices wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough, topped with a fragrant apple pie spice and crunchy pecans. These bite-sized treats bake to golden perfection in just minutes, making them an ideal dessert or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice, plus about 1/4 teaspoon 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). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow for easy cleanup.
- Mix Brown Sugar and Spice: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar with 1 teaspoon apple pie spice. Set this mixture aside to use as a delicious topping for the crescent rolls.
- Melt Butter and Coat Apples: Melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter and toss the apple slices in the melted butter to coat them evenly. Set the coated apple slices aside.
- Prepare Crescent Rolls: Unroll the tube of crescent rolls and separate into triangles. Arrange the triangles evenly spaced on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add Brown Sugar Mixture: Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar and apple pie spice mixture over each crescent roll triangle, ensuring a balanced distribution on all pieces.
- Sprinkle Pecans: Evenly distribute the chopped pecans on top of the sweetened triangles for a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
- Place Apple Slices and Wrap: Place one butter-coated apple slice at the wide end of each crescent roll triangle. Carefully wrap the dough around the apple slice, tucking the edges underneath to secure the filling inside.
- Brush and Sprinkle: Brush the tops of the wrapped crescent rolls with any remaining melted butter, then lightly sprinkle with the extra 1/4 teaspoon of apple pie spice for added warmth and aroma.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the Apple Pie Bites to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving to enjoy their perfect warm, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free crescent roll dough if available.
- To add extra flavor, a light drizzle of caramel sauce after baking pairs wonderfully with these bites.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently in a warm oven or microwave before serving to refresh texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple pie bites, crescent roll desserts, easy apple dessert, baked apple treats, apple pie spice snack
