Apple Pie Crescent Rolls

Warm, buttery crescent rolls wrapped around sweet cinnamon apples and baked until golden and flaky. These easy apple pie crescent rolls have all the cozy flavors of classic apple pie without the work of making pie crust.

🍎 Ingredients

• 1 tube (8 oz / 226 g) refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, optional
• 1 tablespoon coarse sugar, optional

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Prepare the Apples

Place the sliced apples in a bowl.

Add the lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.

Toss until the apples are evenly coated.

For softer apples, microwave the mixture for 1–2 minutes, then let it cool slightly.

3. Prepare the Crescent Dough

Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into 8 triangles.

Brush each triangle lightly with melted butter.

4. Fill and Roll

Place a few apple slices near the wide end of each crescent triangle.

Sprinkle with a little of the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture and chopped pecans if using.

Starting at the wide end, roll each triangle toward the pointed end.

Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet with the point tucked underneath.

5. Add More Cinnamon Butter

Brush the tops with the remaining melted butter.

Sprinkle with a little brown sugar and cinnamon or coarse sugar if desired.

6. Bake

Bake for 12–16 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are puffed and golden brown and the apples are tender.

Remove from the oven and let them cool for about 5 minutes.

🍯 Optional Glaze

For a simple glaze, whisk together:

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tablespoons milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Drizzle over the warm crescent rolls before serving.

⭐ Tips for the Best Apple Pie Crescent Rolls

• Choose firm apples such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady.
• Slice the apples thinly so they become tender while the dough cooks.
• Don’t overfill the crescent rolls or the filling may spill out.
• Keep the crescent dough chilled until you’re ready to use it.
• For extra caramel flavor, drizzle the finished rolls with caramel sauce.
• Serve warm for the best texture.

🍨 Serving Ideas

These are delicious with:

• Vanilla ice cream
• Whipped cream
• Caramel sauce
• Powdered sugar
• Warm apple cider
• A drizzle of melted white chocolate

⏱️ Recipe Details

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 12–16 minutes
Total Time: About 30 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Method: Oven-baked
Difficulty: Easy