These simple 5 ingredient apple pie bites will be ready in under 20 minutes, including prep time. So if your short on time and need a fast sweet dish, this is perfect. A cinnamon sugar tender apple baked inside of a puffy dough topped with a caramelized cinnamon and sugar mix makes this a sweet treat that everybody who loves apple pie will love.
These apple pie bites remind me so much of apple pie, and I love apple pie! I almost thought about adding a slice of sharp cheddar cheese under the apples, because for some reason, call me strange, but I love the flavors of cheese and cooked apple together. However, I refrained because I would have been the only one to have eaten them had I done that. Which come to think of it, wouldn't have been such a bad thing, I wouldn't have had to share. 🙂
This recipe is all over Pinterest, and I found this one that I adapted from The Blond Cook. She uses pecans, but with a tree nut allergy, that is out of the question for us. So you can add chopped pecans to your apple mix that you fill the dough with. But, it still has an amazing flavor even without the pecans. So it's up to you.
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What do you need?
1 apple, cored, sliced and cute into eight ½ inch slices (the recipe called for granny smith, but I used a red delicious and they turned out yummy)
1 can of crescent rolls (we used the Immaculate Baking brand which for us is allergy free)
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon apple pie spice (we used pumpkin pie spice, and an additional dash of cinnamon)
3 tablespoons butter
What do you do?
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl mix together the brown sugar and spices, set aside.
Melt the butter and toss the apples in the melted butter.
Lay your crescent rolls on your paper lined baking sheet.
Sprinkle your brown sugar mixture evenly on each triangle. Leaving some for the tops.
Place an apple slice on the wide end of each crescent roll.
Roll the crescent roll with the apple up and brush the top with the remaining butter, from the butter the apples were in.
Sprinkle the tops with the remaining sugar.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
We love apple dishes that remind us of fall, not only do these fit the requirement, but so does our Caramel Apple Scones.
Cristina @ I Say Nomato
I'm going to have to look into those Immaculate Brand crescents - the normal pillsbury ones in the store are full of too many unknowns for us to risk it! I've been searching for alternatives. These sound so delicious - I'm a huge lover of apple pie. And pecans? YUM!
Joanna
The Immaculate Brand also carries canned biscuits and cinnamon rolls! 🙂 They are all three delicious. These would be perfect with nuts, feel free to add them. Kelsie is allergic to we can't use them. Have a great weekend!
Carlee
These sound delicious! I have been looking forward to some apple treats. It won't be too much longer and the orchards will be open!
Joanna
I wished we had an orchard nearby. When we go to TN this fall, I may have to look one up!
Sherri
Too bad you don't live close to me,We have an orchard two miles away 🙁
Joanna
That would be amazing if we did live closer to an orchard! But I really want to go to one if apples are still in season when we go to Tennessee.
Liz
YUM! These look amazing- especially with fall quickly approaching 🙂
Joanna
I had fall on my mind when I made them. 🙂 I'm ready for all the things fall related.
Julie @ Logger's Wife
Simple, fast, and yummy...my kind of recipe! I can't wait to make these. 🙂 (visiting from Friday Favorites)
Joanna
I'm sure you'll love them Julie!
Winnie
These apple pie bites look mouth-watering!!
My family would loooooooove them!!
Joanna
Thank you Winnie!
Heaven
I was just wondering what to do with my pumpkin pie spice! These look yummy. Thanks for the recipe. Pinned!
Joanna
Thanks for pinning!! It's almost time to break out that pumpkin pie spice and use it everywhere! 😉
Lorey Lyons
Okay, the YUM is def strong with this one! I can't wait to try these! They are adorable! (and talk about easy Portion Control!!)
Joanna
They are pretty cute, huh?! 🙂
Kim
We had a dessert like this from Omaha Steaks (believe it or not). So glad I can now do it easier and WAY cheaper. Thanks.
Joanna
That's great! I'm so happy to help. 🙂 I love saving money, especially on food!
Christen Spratt
Looks delish! I'll be sure to try when the weather turns!
Joanna
Hoping the cool weather comes sooner than later here in Florida, it's been a hot one!
Kristin C
I want to eat these every day for the rest of my life! YUM!
Joanna
Sounds like a plan to me Kristin! 🙂
Jennifer S.
Thank you for this. Next time I have to bring a dessert to church this is what I'm making!
Joanna
Sounds like the perfect dessert!
Julie is Hostess At Heart
These look delicious and I love that they are in their own little serving size!
Joanna
I struggle with serving sizes, so these are perfect in that sense. 🙂
Jess
I pinned this as well! Delicious!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Joanna
Thanks!
NancyC
These sound like a yummy treat–perfect for fall!
Joanna
Bring on fall, I'm ready! 🙂
Beckie
These look delicious! Thank you for linking to #cookblogshare.
Joanna
Thanks!
CJ Huang
Loving these apple pie bites. Bite sized treats are always just more fun, and simple recipes are my favorite. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and sharing this recipe with us - you're featured this week on Five Friday Finds as most popular! I'm looking forward to what you share this week. 🙂
Joanna
Thanks so much for the feature!
Christine | Where The Smiles Have Been
I love recipes that don't require dozens of ingredients, are quick and easy to make, and most importantly TASTY! Your apple pie bites fill the bill perfectly....pinning these for sure! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Merry Monday! We hope you'll join us again next week! 🙂
Joanna
Thanks for pinning Christine!
Clairejustine oxox (Clairejustineoxox)
These sound delicious, must try. My mums apples will be ready any day too 🙂 pinned!!
Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays
Joanna
Thanks Claire for pinning! Oh, your gonna love these. 🙂
Lory
These look so good and are perfect for Fall! Thanks so much for sharing at The Living With Style Linky Party! I hope to see you again this week. Doors open Wednesday at 5:30 EST.
Hugs,
Lory
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Joanna
I'm so ready for fall!!
Kathy
Visiting from the Recipe Swap. This recipe looks great. I think it would work well with peaches and pears too.
Joanna
Kathy, it would work perfectly with just about any fruit!
Karly
This is a great quick dessert recipe! Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!
Joanna
Thanks for stopping by Karly!