Description
Indulgent caramel apple pie crescent rolls offer a delightful twist on classic desserts. Warm spices and gooey caramel wrapped in flaky pastry create an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients:
- 1 large apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced into 8 wedges
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Base Ingredients:
- 1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 rolls)
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Caramel sauce (for drizzling)
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal pastry performance.
- Create a delectable apple mixture by tossing apple slices with aromatic cinnamon, warming nutmeg, and sweet granulated sugar until thoroughly coated.
- Carefully unfurl the crescent dough, separating each triangle with precision.
- Position a succulent apple slice and a luscious caramel candy at the broad end of each dough triangle.
- Gently roll the dough from the wide edge toward the pointed tip, encasing the apple and caramel within a golden pastry embrace.
- Arrange the rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring the seam faces downward for a neat presentation.
- Enhance the pastries by generously brushing the surface with melted butter and sprinkling brown sugar for a caramelized finish.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for a golden-brown transformation and tender apple filling.
- Allow the crescent rolls to cool briefly, then serve while warm, accompanied by a decadent scoop of vanilla ice cream or a cloud of whipped cream for the ultimate indulgence.
Notes
- Choose crisp, firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and balance of sweetness.
- Slice apples thinly and uniformly to ensure even cooking and prevent soggy or undercooked sections.
- Drain excess liquid from apple mixture to prevent dough from becoming too wet and losing its flaky texture.
- Seal crescent roll edges completely to keep caramel and apple filling inside during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free crescent roll dough and check caramel sauce ingredients.
- Experiment with different spices like cardamom or ginger for a unique flavor twist.
- Make ahead by preparing rolls and refrigerating before baking, adding 2-3 minutes to baking time.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat briefly in oven to maintain crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg