Apple Pie Bites with Crescent Rolls and Pecans Recipe
These Apple Pie Bites are a delightful, quick, and easy dessert featuring mini apple pies made with flaky Pillsbury crescent rolls, packed with cinnamon-spiced brown sugar, buttery apples, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for a cozy treat or a fun snack, they bake in under 30 minutes and deliver all the classic apple pie flavors in convenient bite-sized portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 8 apple pie bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Apple Pie Filling & Topping
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice, plus about ¼ teaspoon for sprinkling on top
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
- 1 small Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced into 8 (½-inch) slices
Dough
- 1 (8 ounce) tube Pillsbury Original crescent rolls
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Mix Brown Sugar and Spice: In a small bowl, combine the packed light brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice. Set this mixture aside to use as your filling seasoning.
- Butter the Apple Slices: Melt the butter and toss the apple slices in the melted butter until they are evenly coated. Set the buttered apples aside to prepare the dough.
- Arrange Crescent Rolls: Carefully unroll the Pillsbury crescent dough and separate into individual triangles. Place the triangles flat on the prepared baking sheet.
- Assemble the Bites: Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar and apple pie spice mixture onto each crescent roll triangle. Then, sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the sugar mixture.
- Add Apples and Wrap: Place one butter-coated apple slice at the wide end of each crescent roll triangle. Wrap the crescent roll dough around the apple slice, sealing it as best as possible to form a small pocket.
- Brush and Spice: Brush each wrapped crescent roll with the remaining melted butter for extra flavor and moisture. Lightly sprinkle an additional ¼ teaspoon of apple pie spice over the tops for a fragrant finish.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crescent rolls turn golden brown and puff up slightly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the apple pie bites to cool for about 5 minutes before serving to avoid burns and ensure the filling sets slightly.
Notes
- For an extra indulgent treat, serve the apple pie bites warm with vanilla ice cream and/or caramel syrup drizzled on top.
- Make sure to wrap the crescent rolls tightly around the apple slices to prevent leakage while baking.
- Feel free to substitute pecans with walnuts or omit nuts for a nut-free version.
- Using Granny Smith apples is recommended for their tartness and firmness which holds up well during baking.
Keywords: apple pie bites, mini apple pies, crescent roll desserts, quick apple dessert, easy apple pie, fall desserts, holiday snacks
