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    Apple Pie Muffins Using Crescent Rolls

    Published: Oct 1, 2024 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    Who doesn't love a good apple pie? What if you could enjoy all that deliciousness in a muffin form? Now you can with Apple Pie Muffins Using Crescent Rolls. It's one of the best crescent roll recipes you'll find. Crescent roll recipes are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a quick snack.

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    If you are looking for more yummy apple recipes, check out this Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie.

    Jump to:
    • Why Make Apple Pie Muffins?
    • Crescent Roll Recipes
    • Ingredient For Apple Pie Muffins Using Crescent Rolls
    • How To Make Apple Pie Muffins With Pie Filling
    • Tips For Making Apple Pie Muffins Using Crescent Rolls
    • FAQS For Crescent Roll Muffins
    • Apple Pie Recipes
    • Apple Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    Why Make Apple Pie Muffins?

    Apple Pie Muffins are a great way to enjoy the flavors of apple pie without all the fuss. They're quick to make and perfect for busy mornings or an easy dessert. They combine the flaky goodness of crescent rolls with sweet apple pie filling, topped with crumbly streusel.

    This unique twist on traditional apple pie is kid-friendly, so it's a great activity to do with little ones. Kids learn as they help out in the kitchen while they make fun memories. And what could be more fun than muffin recipes?

    fresh baked apple pie muffins

    Crescent Roll Recipes

    Crescent rolls are incredibly versatile, which makes them ideal for sweet and savory recipes. Since you can buy them pre-made in the refrigerated section of your supermarket, you don't have to spend a bunch of time to use them to create tasty snacks and desserts.

    • Peach Pie Crescents
    • Crescent Roll S'mores
    • Turkey and Cheese Stuffed Crescents
    • Crescent Roll Pizza Ring

    Ingredient For Apple Pie Muffins Using Crescent Rolls

    • Apple pie filling - Adds a sweet and tangy flavor.
    • Crescent rolls - Provide a buttery, flaky base.
    • Sugar: Adds sweetness and helps create a caramelized crust on the topping.
    • Flour: Used for the streusel topping.
    • Cinnamon: Gives the muffins a warm, aromatic flavor.
    • Water: Helps the topping not get too dry during baking.
    • Softened butter: Gives the topping a tender texture and helps it brown a bit.
    Apple Pie Muffins on plate

    How To Make Apple Pie Muffins With Pie Filling

    This recipe will make 4 Apple Pie Muffins. Since you need two crescents per muffin, you will get four muffins out of a tube of 8 crescents.

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove the dough from the tube and unroll it. The dough is made of crescent triangles. Connect two of the triangles to make four rectangles of dough.

    crescent rolls dough divided into rectangles

    Push each rectangle of dough into a greased muffin tin so that it forms a muffin cup.

    crescent dough in a muffin tin

    If you have a little helper, this is a great time to involve them. They can scoop a large spoonful of apple pie mixture into each crescent muffin cup.

    child spooning apple pie filling into crescent rolls in muffin tin

    Now it's time to make the streusel topping for the apple pie muffins. This recipe makes ¾ cup of streusel topping, and you may have some leftovers depending on how much you put on each muffin.

    child spooning stresel topping onto muffins

    For the streusel topping, mix together sugar, flour, cinnamon, water, and softened butter until crumbly. Sprinkle the streusel mixture generously over the apple pie filling in each muffin cup.

    apple pie crescent muffins

    Bake the muffins in a 375-degree oven for 12-13 minutes until the edges start to brown. We used a smaller muffin pan and baked ours in our toaster oven, which worked perfectly.

    These are best served warm, but let them cool as the apple pie filling can be pretty hot, especially for kids.

    apple pie filling in an apple pie muffin sliced in half

    These apple pie muffins are great if you have an unexpected guest. They work for breakfast or dessert and are so delicious you won't believe they are this simple to make.

    Tips For Making Apple Pie Muffins Using Crescent Rolls

    Tip 1: Use a smaller muffin tin for bite-sized treats.

    Tip 2: Substitute the apple pie filling with other fruit fillings for variety.

    Tip 3: Make sure the butter for the streusel topping is softened but not melted for the best texture.

    FAQS For Crescent Roll Muffins

    How to store Apple Pie Muffins?

    Store your Apple Pie Muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze them to store them for longer.

    Can I use homemade apple pie filling in apple muffins?

    Homemade apple pie filling will work just as well and adds a personal touch to your muffins. I like the option of canned apple pie filling to save time.

    Apple Pie Recipes

    Apple pie is the ultimate comfort dessert that is always a welcome sight on a table. Whether you're a fan of a classic version like grandma used to make or like your apple pie with a little twist, there is an apple pie for you! Here are some of our favorite pie recipes:

    • Homemade Apple Pie
    • Easy Apple Butter Pie Recipe
    • Old Fashioned Apple Pie
    • Delicious Apple Pie Recipes

    Kitchen Tools Needed For Muffins

    To make these Apple Pie Muffins, you'll need a muffin tin, a mixing bowl, and basic utensils like measuring cups and spoons. You can easily find all these tools on Amazon and have them delivered right to your home.

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    Apple Pie Muffins are an easy way to enjoy the flavors of apple pie. They are sweet and flaky and come together in minutes thanks to refrigerated crescent roll dough and apple pie filling.

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    Apple Pie Muffins Using Crescent Rolls

    Vicky
    Apple Pie Muffins Using Crescent Rolls - These are so simple to make and use popular crescent rolls. My kids helped me make these so you know they are simple!
    4.80 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 13 minutes mins
    Total Time 23 minutes mins
    Course Muffin
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 497 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 can Apple pie filling
    • 8 Crescent rolls

    For streusel topping:

    • ⅓ cup sugar
    • ⅓ cup flour
    • ½ tablespoon water
    • ⅔ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 2 tablespoons butter softened

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    • Remove the dough from the tube and unroll it. The dough is made of crescent triangles. Connect two of the triangles so that you can make four rectangles of dough.
    • Push each rectangle of dough into a greased muffin tin so that they form a muffin cup.
    • Scoop a large spoonful of apple pie mixture into each crescent muffin cup.
    • For the streusel topping combine ⅓ cup of sugar, ⅓ cup of flour, ⅔ teaspoon of cinnamon, ½ tablespoon of water and 2 tablespoons of softened butter.
    • Use a fork to mix the butter into the mixture until it becomes crumbly.
    • Sprinkle enough topping over each muffin to cover it completely.
    • Bake the muffins in a 375 degree oven for 12-13 minutes until the edges start to brown.

    Notes

    • Grab a smaller muffin tin for those tasty bite-sized treats.
    • Swap out the apple pie filling for different fruit fillings to mix things up.
    • Just a heads up: make sure the butter for the streusel topping is softened, not melted, to get that perfect texture.
    • Enjoy them warm for the best flavor, but watch out—the filling can get super hot!
    Nutritional Disclaimer: While we strive to provide accurate nutritional information, these values can vary based on specific ingredients and cooking methods.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 497kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 559mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 1gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 210IUVitamin C: 2.5mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1.6mg
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    1. Britt | Sweet Tea and Thyme says

      May 04, 2018 at 3:19 pm

      5 stars
      Oooh those photos sold me on this recipe! Looks heavenly!

      Reply
    2. Monica says

      May 04, 2018 at 1:32 pm

      5 stars
      These look so warm and inviting! It's really amazing how much you can do with crescent roll dough, but I would never have thought of something quite like this!

      Reply
    3. Rae says

      May 04, 2018 at 12:16 pm

      4 stars
      My husband has a minor obsession with crescent rolls, so I am sure he would be over the moon with these muffins.

      Reply
    4. lalaine manalo says

      May 04, 2018 at 11:09 am

      5 stars
      What a fun baking project to do with the kids. Looks so easy to make but very tasty. I always have crescent rolls at home, can't wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
    5. Beth says

      May 04, 2018 at 10:41 am

      5 stars
      These look so good! It's such a great thing to teach them when they are young! They will remember it! I am a crescent addict as well. You're right. Good to get that off ones chest! 🙂

      Reply
    6. Deanna says

      January 25, 2016 at 5:24 pm

      Made these tonight for my family. I opened 2 packages of crescent rolls so I could fill all 6 tins. And I skipped the topping because I was just lazy tonight! Thanks for posting these.

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        January 27, 2016 at 4:58 pm

        Thanks for stopping by! Glad you guys enjoyed them!

        Reply
    7. Kathy G says

      March 06, 2015 at 3:17 pm

      I needed to bring several things for a dessert reception and I didn't want to go to the store. I ended up making these in my mini muffin pan (24 cup) and they turned out fabulous. I did sprinkle cinnamon sugar on the crescent rolls once in the pan, just to sweeten them up a touch. Thanks for the great idea.

      Reply
    8. Anna says

      February 03, 2014 at 1:32 pm

      Featuring today as part of my round up!

      Reply
      • Vicky @ Mess For Less says

        February 06, 2014 at 9:36 pm

        Thanks Anna!

        Reply
    9. Anna says

      January 18, 2014 at 5:23 am

      They look heavenly! Thanks for sharing at the After School Linky.

      Reply
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