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    Home » Crescent Roll Recipes

    Apple Crescents

    Modified: Sep 27, 2022 · Published: Jun 3, 2016 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 57 Comments

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    Make these Apple Crescents NOW. I'm usually not very demanding, but oh my goodness this is GOOD. We love crescent roll recipes and Easy Apple Recipes around here and this is both! There is just so much you can do with crescent rolls. To think that for the longest time we just baked them up and spread some butter on them.

    It doesn't take much time or imagination to dress up a crescent. In the past we have made Pepperoni Pizza Crescents and Crescent Rolls with Chocolate Chips and Peanut Butter and they were a huge hit. These crecents rolls with apples are like an easy apple pie. Check out how easy they are to make - even with kids!

    They apple crescents were so easy to make. Just 3 ingredients and and you are on your way to a yummy treat!
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    • Why you'll love Apple Dessert with Crescent Rolls
    • Ingredients
    • How to make apple pie crescent rolls
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Related posts

    Why you'll love Apple Dessert with Crescent Rolls

    • Just 3 ingredients and one of the best crescent roll recipes around.
    • Kids can help make them
    • Cook up in just 12 minutes

    Ingredients

    • Tube of Pillsbury crescent roll dough
    • Apple slices from pie filling
    • Caramel sauce
    • Toaster oven
    3 Ingredient Apple Pie Crescents

    How to make apple pie crescent rolls

    Pre heat oven or toaster oven to 375 degrees. Open up the tube of crescent rolls and separate the crescents into individual portions.

    I made these with my kids and it is a great recipe to introduce children to cooking. I gave my daughter a spoon with an apple from the can of apple pie filling. Then she placed it on the open crescent. Try and have your child aim for the middle part of the crescent.

    child making apple crescents

    Then she rolled up the crescent from the wide end of the triangle to the small end.

    child rolling apple crescents

    When the crescents are rolled up, pinch the edges so the juice from the apple pie filling doesn't come out. That part can be tricky for a kid to do.

    apple crescents

    Now they are ready to go in the oven or toaster oven for 12 minutes at 375 degrees. If the tops start to get too dark, cover with foil. For easy clean up, you can cover the baking sheet in parchment paper.

    When these mini apple pies came out of the oven, they were golden brown and we poured some caramel syrup on top. Do not skip the caramel syrup. It took the lowly crescent to a whole new level.

    apple crescents

    These caramel apple pie crescents took around 15 minutes from start to finish and could not have been easier - or tastier. Talk about easy apple pie! They are best right out of the oven and I am thinking some whipped cream would be great on top of this easy dessert. Or maybe some ice cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, brown sugar or apple pie spice.

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    Sometimes recipe inspiration comes from unlikely places. In this case, a tube of crescent rolls helped to create a delicious apple treat! Be sure to also give our Apple Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid a try.

    apple crescents open on plate

    📖 Recipe

    Apple Crescents

    Vicky
    They apple crescents are so easy to make. Just 3 ingredients and and you are on your way to a yummy treat!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Total Time 22 minutes mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 192 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 8 crescent rolls
    • 1 can apple pie filling
    • 8 teaspoon Caramel Syrup

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat toaster oven or conventional oven to 375 degrees.
    • Unroll and separate crescents into 8 triangles.
    • Place one apple from the can of apple pie filling into the center of the crescent triangle.
    • Roll from large end of the crescent to the point of the triangle.
    • Pinch edges of crescent together.
    • Bake for 12 minutes at 375 degrees.
    • Remove from oven and top each crescent with 1 teaspoon of caramel syrup.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 282mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 13gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 1.2mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.6mg
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    This nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do you store apple crescent rolls?

    You can store them at room temperature for a day or two or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can reheat these for a few seconds in the microwave and allow to cool a bit as the filling will be hot.

    Can you also make this with puff pastry?

    You cannot make the exact same thing, but you can make Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers like these from Preppy Kitchen.

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    1. screendoorgirl3 says

      June 11, 2013 at 12:26 am

      These look so good! The helpers are adorable. Thanks for sharing..

      Reply
    2. screendoorgirl3 says

      June 11, 2013 at 12:26 am

      These look so good. The helpers are adorable! Thanks for sharing..

      Reply
    3. Anonymous says

      January 27, 2013 at 12:20 am

      Tried these tonight and they were DELICIOUS! Thanks for such a simple, quick, but OH SO GOOD recipe.

      Reply
    4. Diana - FreeStyleMama says

      December 06, 2012 at 7:28 pm

      You have such wonderful helpers!

      Reply
    5. April Cameron says

      November 23, 2012 at 9:37 pm

      Made these yesterday for thanksgiving.. My crescents were nearly burnt on the bottom but the dough was still gooey. I was disappointed, but the guys loved them & ate them up so I guess that's all that matters. 'll def try it again. But any ideas on what to do with all the leftover pie filling??

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    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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