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Apple Pie Bites Recipe

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These delicious Apple Pie Bites are quick and easy mini apple pies made with flaky Pillsbury crescent roll dough, cinnamon-spiced brown sugar, buttery apples, and crunchy pecans. Perfect as a comforting dessert or sweet snack, they bake up golden brown and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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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

Frozen/Bakery

  • 1 (8 ounce) tube Pillsbury Original crescent rolls

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Mix Brown Sugar and Spice: In a small bowl, combine the ¼ cup packed light brown sugar with 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice. Set this fragrant sugar mixture aside to add flavor to the crescent rolls.
  3. Prepare Apples: Melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Toss the 8 apple slices gently in the melted butter to coat them evenly; this helps keep the apples moist and adds richness.
  4. Arrange Crescent Rolls: Open the tube of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls and separate the dough into triangles. Arrange these triangles on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they do not overlap.
  5. Add Sugar Mixture: Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar and apple pie spice mixture onto the wide end of each crescent roll triangle for a sweet and spiced base.
  6. Top with Pecans: Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the sugar-topped part of each triangle for added crunch and flavor.
  7. Add Apple Slices and Wrap: Place one butter-coated apple slice on the wide end of each crescent triangle. Carefully wrap the dough around the apple slice, rolling towards the narrow end and sealing the edges gently.
  8. Brush with Butter and Sprinkle Spice: Brush the outside of each wrapped crescent roll with any remaining melted butter to promote browning. Lightly sprinkle additional apple pie spice (about ¼ teaspoon) on top for extra aroma and taste.
  9. Bake: Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
  10. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the apple pie bites to cool for about 5 minutes before serving. This helps set the filling and avoids burns.

Notes

  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or drizzle with caramel syrup for an indulgent twist.
  • Use Granny Smith apples for a tart contrast that balances the sweetness well.
  • If you want nut-free bites, omit the pecans or substitute with sunflower seeds.
  • Make sure not to overfill the crescent rolls to prevent leaking during baking.

Keywords: apple pie bites, mini apple pies, crescent roll dessert, easy apple pie, quick dessert, fall dessert, Pillsbury crescent rolls

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