Description
Delight in these easy and flavorful Apple Pie Bites, perfect for a quick dessert or snack. Made with tender Granny Smith apples, cinnamon-spiced brown sugar, crunchy pecans, and buttery crescent roll dough, these bite-sized treats capture the essence of classic apple pie in a convenient, hand-held form. Ready in under 30 minutes, they are ideal for gatherings or an indulgent everyday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice (plus about ¼ teaspoon for sprinkling)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- â…“ 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 the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it is fully heated by the time you’re ready to bake the bites.
- Prepare the filling mixture: In a small bowl, combine the packed light brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice. Set aside for assembling.
- Prepare the crescent dough: Unroll the Pillsbury crescent roll dough onto a clean surface and separate it into 8 triangles as per package markings.
- Assemble the bites: Brush each crescent triangle lightly with melted unsalted butter. Sprinkle the brown sugar and apple pie spice mixture evenly over the buttered dough. Place one slice of Granny Smith apple on the wider end of each triangle, and top with chopped pecans.
- Roll the bites: Carefully roll each crescent triangle starting from the wide end, encasing the apple and pecans inside. Place the rolled bites on an ungreased baking sheet with the point side down to prevent unrolling. Sprinkle the tops with about ¼ teaspoon of additional apple pie spice for extra flavor.
- Bake the bites: Bake in your preheated oven for approximately 12-15 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Serve warm: Remove the Apple Pie Bites from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or skip nuts entirely for a nut-free version.
- For extra sweetness, drizzle a little honey or caramel sauce over the bites before serving.
- Make sure apple slices are thin (around ½ inch) for quicker baking and tender bites.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes to regain crispness.
