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These incredibly delicious (and easy) Apple Pie Bites are going to be your go-to apple dessert in a hurry!
Honestly, when I took the first bite… I thought, “How can something this easy be so damn good?”. In less than 30 minutes you can whip up these tasty little apple pies that are a perfect last-minute Thanksgiving (or anytime!) dessert.
How did I come across this idea?
I recently had the honor of contributing a recipe and photograph to my hometown elementary school’s fundraiser cookbook (those are my Cheddar Jalapeno Corn Muffins!).
I was skimming through the cookbook when I came across a recipe very similar to this one. Whenever I find a recipe that I want to make, I’ll always look for different variations of the recipe and adapt it to make it my own.
This easy recipe starts out with placing Pillsbury crescent rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. You’ll spread a mixture of brown sugar and apple pie spice on the crescent rolls.
Then spread a few chopped pecans onto each crescent roll.
Next, you’ll place an apple slice (that has been dipped in melted butter) on the wide end of each crescent roll. I left the peeling on my apple slices, but you can also peel the apple if you’d like.
Roll ’em up…
Then bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. How easy is that???
This recipe calls for apple pie spice which can be made easily at home with a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice.
Update: This recipe has been so popular with my friends and family… everyone loves it! My friend Melissa made a shortcut using canned fried apples with cinnamon, drizzled them with caramel when they came out of the oven and topped with vanilla ice cream. I tried this version and it was also DELICIOUS.
Enjoy!
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Apple Pie Bites
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 8 apple pie bites
Description
Delicious, quick and easy mini apple pies made with Pillsbury crescent rolls in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice, and additional apple pie spice (about 1/4 teaspoon) for sprinkling on top of crescent rolls
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1 small Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced into 8 (1/2-inch) slices
- 1 (8 ounce) tube Pillsbury Original crescent rolls
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and apple pie spice. Set aside.
- Melt butter and toss apple slices in butter, set aside.
- Arrange crescent roll triangles on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Evenly distribute brown sugar mixture onto each triangle.
- Sprinkle each triangle evenly with the chopped pecans.
- Place an apple slice on the wide end of each triangle. Wrap crescent roll dough around each apple.
- Brush each crescent roll with remaining butter. Sprinkle lightly with additional apple pie spice.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Delicious served with vanilla ice cream and/or caramel syrup!
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple pie bites
Inspired by Beaufort Elementary School’s Savory Eats & Seadog Treats, Adapted from Pillsbury.com
lisa says
I made them with all kinds of different fruits and my family really loved them. Thanks a lot for the idea 🙂
Joy nelson says
Fun time making these withe grandkids they were so yummy
Made these with my granddaughters so yummy
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Suzanne says
These look so yummy and so easy to make. I love reading all of the comments with tips and tricks. 🙂
Laurie Watkins says
These were a big hit for a recent party. I did use the Honey and Butter Crescent Rolls and everyone loved them.
Thank you so much for this easy yummy dessert…so, so delicious!!
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Lisa Ford says
This recipe would be better if the apple slices were softened a bit before rolling in the crescent roll triangle. It was extremely easy to make .
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Crys says
I hate crescent rolls. How can I make this work with puff pastry?
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Hi Crys, I’ve never made this with puff pastry so I can’t say with certainty… sorry I couldn’t be of more help. Please let us know how it turns out if you try it! 🙂
Barbara says
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this recipe. So quick and easy. Thanks for sharing.
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Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Thanks, Barbara – So happy you love it! 🙂
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! How far ahead of time can make them?
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Hi Vanessa, they need to be prepared immediately before baking. They are delicious re-heated but best fresh out of the oven. Hope you enjoy! 🙂
Eve says
These are delicious, Thought the apple skin made it a little tough, will peel next time. My second batch I made with a pear. To die for!!! The real kicker, serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with caramel syrup….omg!!! This is my man’s favorite dessert!
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Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Sounds delicious, Eve! Will definitely have to try with pears next time! 🙂
Lois Clark says
I am teaching my 12year old grandson how to cook, and we started with these! Everyone loved them, but we did cut down on sugar, and used no butter on the inside! And just cinnamon since we had no apple pie spice! We are also using fresh peaches with a pinch of cloves! Yum! Thank you!
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
That is so heartwarming to hear you were able to share my recipe with your grandson making precious memories! Thanks so much, Lois… the peaches sound delicious as well! 🙂