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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PrintApple Pie Bites
- 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
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice, and additional apple pie spice (about ¼ teaspoon) for sprinkling on top of crescent rolls
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- â…“ cup chopped pecans
- 1 small Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced into 8 (½-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!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Inspired by Beaufort Elementary School’s Savory Eats & Seadog Treats, Adapted from Pillsbury.com
Brenda
Should these be refrigerated or kept at room temp?
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Hi Brenda, I’ve always refrigerated mine once they cool (if there are any leftovers!).
Sue mcGrew
These were awesome. I didn’t use parchment paper. Covered pan with non stick cooking spray. They came out great. Next time I may nuke the apple a few seconds first to soften. Will make again. Great recipe to make with my granddaughters.
Caryl
Just made these this morning. My family looked at me like I am a god. They just loved it. I added connon to the brown sugar and had to use pumpkin pie spice instead of Apple but they just raved. My daughter said it was better than the pancake restairants Apple pancake Thank you so much for a great recipe. Especially for a chilly September Sunday morning.
Rae
I am wondering about making these ahead, also. I didn’t see an answer. I would need to make them in the morning and then bake them that evening. Has anyone tried making them ahead?
Thanks!
Michelle
I would like to know if it is possible to get this recipe book, and if so how do I go about getting one and cost. I can’t wait to make these!
Terra Will
AMAZE!!!
Betty
Because spices are so expensive I try to buy mine at the local public food co-op. You can buy the amount you want and fill your own jars. Also, you can buy a small amount and try new spices. I only pay a small fraction of what I would pay in the big stores. Also if you buy a little bit at a time it willl be fresher when you use it. We don’t have to join to use the one near us, we just pay a few cents more.
Terri Shinner
Making my Apple bites right now..!!!!!!
John
I noticed someone substituted pears!
I may try ASIAN PEARS, since apples & regular pears are sparse this year from the drought!
patti
That sounds great!!!!
annie
can these be made ahead and served cold? we have potluck meals at work that this would be great for!
patti
Still good cold… 🙂
Carolyn Benish
Would like a copy of the cookbook too.
Mandy
Have you any ideas in a replacement for the nuts? I have a child allergic to all nuts, so need to have a substitute!
cheryl
Why not just omit them?
patti
Cheryl,I don’t use nuts in the apple pie bites.
I unroll the Pillsbury crescent roll separate the triangle
Put a little white sugar and cinnamon , then apple slices.
I then roll up and bake to the rolls to temp. and time directions
Sorry if this wasn’t what you were asking me.
Riane
I’m going to leave the nuts out too, but crushed pretzels would be a decent replacement for the crunch I think?
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Hi Riane! Please let me know how that turns out for you!
Magickmoon
To make 1 teaspoon Apple Pie Spice use:
•1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
•1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
•1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Kay Wilson
Mustbe delicious and easy, what a combo cannot wait to make it for my husband, he loves crescent rolls. Thank you for sharing.
Debey Nicholls
Im in Australia and would like to know what a pillsbury cresent roll is. Can puff pasty be used intead