Description
Delicious, quick, and easy mini apple pies made with Pillsbury crescent rolls, perfect for a sweet treat in less than 30 minutes. These bite-sized apple pies feature tender apple slices coated in buttery brown sugar and warm apple pie spice, wrapped in flaky crescent dough and topped with crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice, plus about ¼ teaspoon for sprinkling
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
Wet Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Produce
- 1 small Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced into 8 (½-inch) slices
Other
- 1 (8 ounce) tube Pillsbury Original crescent rolls
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Mix Brown Sugar and Spice: In a small bowl, combine the ¼ cup packed light brown sugar with 1 teaspoon apple pie spice. Set this mixture aside; it will give the pies their warm, spiced sweetness.
- Prepare Apple Slices: Melt the 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Toss the 8 apple slices in the melted butter until fully coated. This adds flavor and helps the apples soften during baking.
- Prepare Crescent Dough: Arrange the crescent roll triangles on the parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly for easy wrapping.
- Add Filling: Evenly distribute the brown sugar and spice mixture onto each crescent roll triangle. Then sprinkle chopped pecans over each one for a crunchy texture contrast.
- Assemble Pies: Place one buttered apple slice on the wide end of each crescent roll triangle. Carefully wrap the crescent roll dough around the apple slice, sealing the edges to enclose the filling.
- Brush and Sprinkle: Brush each wrapped crescent roll with the remaining melted butter for golden, shiny crusts. Lightly sprinkle with an additional ¼ teaspoon of apple pie spice for extra aroma and flavor.
- Bake: Bake the apple pie bites in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until they are puffed and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bites to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before serving to set the filling and prevent burns.
Notes
- Delicious served warm alongside vanilla ice cream and/or drizzled with caramel syrup for an indulgent dessert.
- Use Granny Smith apples for a tart contrast; you can substitute with other firm apples as desired.
- Ensure the crescent rolls are tightly wrapped around the apple slices to minimize filling leakage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple pie bites, mini apple pies, crescent roll recipe, quick dessert, easy apple dessert, holiday treats
