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
Annette
Can these be made a head and served later? I’m sure they are best right out of the oven but I am having a party and prefer not to babysit the oven. Appreciate anyone’s comments
Amy @ The Blond Cook
I’ve reheated them in my toaster oven but they’re best right out of the oven. Hope you enjoy!
Tara
Delicious! I didn’t have parchment paper and baked them on a Pampered Chef stone for a few minutes more than recipe called for. Also did not have apple pie spice so I subbed with ground cinnamon. Sprinkled some more cinnamon and leftover “pecan dust” on top prior to baking. Served warm in a dish with vanilla ice cream. Was a huge hit and I will make again!
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Thanks, Tara! Glad you enjoyed them!
Morgan
Hi, my name is Morgan and I’m a high school student that writes for our school magazine. I’m doing a page on fall recipes and would love to feature your recipe and picture, with of course your consent! Just let me know, thank you, Morgan.
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Hi Morgan! I would love to be included in your fall recipes in your school magazine. Thanks so much!
Morgan
It’s Morgan, thank you so much! So that I can have a better quality picture, do you mind emailing me a picture of your apple pie bites?
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Hi Morgan, please email me at amy@theblondcook.com with specifics on what you need for the image. Thanks!
Amy
These were delicious and sooo easy. I waited until they cooled and drizzled them caramel ice cream topping. Yummy. Great recipe-thank you!!
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Thanks so much, Amy! Glad you enjoyed them! 🙂
Anne
Sounds great but will have to substitute pecans since my daughter is allergic. Unfortunately to walnuts too. Maybe I’ll try almonds.
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Almonds sound great!
Daniel
What is the nutrition information on these? Are they low calorie?
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Hi Daniel, I don’t provide nutritional information. It would be safe to say that these are not low calorie. I would suggest utilizing an online calorie counter. Hope you enjoy them if you make them!
Stacey
These look so good – I can’t wait to make them for our annual Christmas party! I’ll be featuring this recipe on my blog in an apple-themed roundup tomorrow!
D. hayes
It helps to microwave the apple slices to partially cook them before assembling the roles. Try 1.5 to 2 minutes depending on your microwave.
Peyton
Can this freeze easily?
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Hi Peyton, They’ve always gotten eaten up when I make them so I’ve never frozen them (so I can’t say!). Let me know how it turns out if you do!
Candy
Can’t wait to try this – sounds really good! I will use a Rome apple vice Granny Smith. Not a fan of the Granny. Also, I’d like a copy of the fundraising cookbook as well, if still available. Thank you!
Susan
I think a ‘touch’ of salt on top before baking would be good also!
Then you would have that little sweet/salty thing going on!
Going to have to try these!!
Jasmine
I love this recipe, it’s so easy to make and it tastes amazing, the only thing is i tried baking them for 10 minutes (375degrees) and they looked golden brown and cooked through, but when we tried it the middle was still raw… Any ideas why?
Riane
Does using the canned apples replace the cinnamon/apple pie spice mixture that you coat on the dough as well or just the apples? Thank you! Excited to try!
Amy @ The Blond Cook
It depends on if the canned apples are already seasoned with spices and your personal preference!
Cheryl
Yes just wondering if you can use any kind of apple? Not a fan of Granny Smith.
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Hi Cheryl! I’ve only used Granny Smith so I cannot say. Good luck, hope they turn out well if you use another type of apple!
Amanda
What is “apple pie spice”? Is it just cinnamon and sugar? I went to the store and I couldn’t find any of that so I bought cinnamon. But it there anything extra I should be adding to that? The only thing I saw “close” to apple pie spice was pumpkin pie spice.