Description
Miniature Apple Pie Bites deliver all the classic comfort of traditional pie in adorable, handheld portions. Crisp pastry cradles warm cinnamon-spiced apples, offering delightful nostalgia with each delectable morsel you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (8-ounce) tube pillsbury original crescent rolls
- 1 small granny smith apple, cored and sliced into 8 (½-inch) slices
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
Sweeteners and Spices:
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon apple pie spice (for sprinkling on top of crescent rolls)
Additional Components:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for delicate pastry.
- Mix brown sugar and apple pie spice in a small bowl, creating a fragrant and sweet seasoning blend that will infuse the dessert with warmth.
- Gently melt butter, then lovingly coat apple slices, ensuring each piece is glossy and rich with buttery flavor.
- Carefully unfold crescent roll triangles across the parchment-lined baking sheet, transforming them into delicate pastry canvases.
- Generously dust each triangle with the prepared brown sugar mixture, creating a caramelized foundation for the mini desserts.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the triangles, adding a delightful crunch and nutty dimension to the treat.
- Position a single apple slice at the wide end of each triangle, then tenderly wrap the dough around the fruit, creating compact little parcels.
- Lovingly brush the exterior of each pastry with remaining melted butter, then dust lightly with extra apple pie spice for an aromatic finish.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake until the pastries transform into golden, puffy delights, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Allow the apple pie bites to rest and cool for 5 minutes, letting the flavors settle before serving these irresistible miniature desserts.
Notes
- Quickly whip up these bite-sized treats in under 30 minutes, perfect for last-minute dessert cravings or unexpected guests.
- Crescent roll dough transforms into a flaky, golden wrapper that hugs sweet, buttery apple slices for an effortless portable dessert.
- Choose crisp, firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to prevent soggy filling and maintain a delightful texture.
- Customize the spice level by adjusting apple pie spice or creating your own blend with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, reheating briefly in the oven to restore crispiness.
- Elevate the presentation by drizzling caramel sauce or adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg