Description
These mini Apple Pie Bites are a cozy, bite-sized twist on the classic dessert—perfect for fall gatherings, potlucks, or a quick weeknight treat. Made with crescent roll dough, fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and brown sugar, they deliver all the flavors of apple pie in a fraction of the time.
Ingredients
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- 1 large apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), cored and sliced into 8 thin wedges
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Caramel sauce or powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).
- Brush each triangle with melted butter and sprinkle generously with the sugar mixture.
- Place one apple slice at the wide end of each triangle, sprinkle with chopped nuts if using, then roll up the dough around the apple slice.
- Brush the tops with more melted butter and sprinkle with any remaining sugar mixture.
- Bake for 13–15 minutes or until golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce or dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Swap crescent dough with puff pastry for a flakier bite.
- Add a splash of vanilla or a dash of allspice to the sugar mix for extra flavor.
- Can be made ahead and reheated in the oven at 300°F for 5–7 minutes.
- Best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
