Description
These Caramel Apple Pie Crescent Rolls are a delicious, quick, and easy dessert that combines the warm flavors of apple pie with gooey caramel, all wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Perfect for a sweet treat, holiday dessert, or cozy fall snack!
Ingredients
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- 1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 rolls)
- 1 large apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced into 8 wedges
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the Crescent Rolls:
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 triangles.
- Add the Fillings:
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon together.
- Sprinkle a little of this mixture over each dough triangle.
- Drizzle a small amount of caramel sauce onto each triangle.
- Add Apple Slices:
- Place an apple slice at the wider end of each crescent roll triangle.
- Sprinkle with chopped pecans if using.
- Roll Them Up:
- Gently roll up each crescent roll, starting at the apple end.
- Place rolls on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down.
- Brush and Sprinkle:
- Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with a bit more cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake:
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Serve:
- Drizzle with extra caramel sauce before serving.
- Enjoy warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired!
Notes
- Apple Varieties: Granny Smith apples work best for tartness, but any firm apple will do.
- For Extra Flavor: Add a sprinkle of nutmeg or apple pie spice to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for a crisp texture.