These Apple Pie Crescent Rolls are so easy to make! Made with homemade or store bought pastry dough. A delicious and simple apple pie filling they make the perfect snack or dessert, why not serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
I noticed I had a couple of apples that no one was eating, I wanted to make something simple yet tasty. I have already made an apple crostata, apple muffins and of course apple pie cookies. So I thought why not crescent rolls?
Recipe Ingredients
- Pie dough – either homemade or store bought
- Apples – 2 small apples – I use fuji or gala
- Sugar – light brown sugar
- Lemon juice – fresh lemon juice
- Cinnamon – ground cinnamon
- Apricot jam – optional but it makes a delicious combination with apples
- Powdered sugar – also known as icing or confectioners’ sugar for dusting the baked roll ups
What are the best Apples for Baking?
I personally always reach for Royal Galla or Fuji, but you could also use Cortland, Granny Smith apples, Crispin, Northern Spy, Newton Pippin, Rome Beauty, Winesap, Honeycrisp, McIntosh or Braeburn or even Empire apples.
Golden delicious apples are ok to use also as long as you combine them with a firmer apple, they don’t stay as firm when baked although the taste is delicious.
How to make Apple Pie Crescent Rolls
Roll out the pie crust, spread the jam on the circle, then cut into 8 triangles.
In a medium bowl add the peeled and chopped apples sprinkle with the lemon juice, then add the sugar and cinnamon, stir to combine.
On the large part of the triangle place a tablespoon of apple mixture.
Fold the ends on both sides over the apple mixture and tightly roll up. This way the mixture should stay in the pastry and not escape.
Place the roll ups on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Brush with a little and bake until golden brown.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Or drizzle with a simple vanilla glaze. Delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
How to make a Vanilla Glaze
In a small bowl whisk together a cup of powdered sugar, 1/2 – 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a tablespoon more or less of cream. Mix together until smooth. You can add more or less powdered sugar depending on the amount you need or the thickness you want.
What can I add to the apple mixture?
If you like you could add some finely chopped nuts such as walnuts, pecans or even almonds. Instead of the cinnamon you could add a 1/2 teaspoon of apple pie spice.
What kinds of Pie dough can be used?
For store bought dough you could use a regular short crust, or crescent dough, crescent roll dough or even homemade, such as this easy homemade pie dough or this brown sugar pie dough. If you wanted you could even use Puff pastry, store bought or Homemade Puff Pastry.
How to store it
Any leftovers should be placed in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to 2-3 days in the fridge. Before serving bring to room temperature or re-heat in the oven or microwave.
How to freeze Apple Pie Roll-ups
Place the completely cooled crescent rolls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and freeze until firm, 1-2 hours, then place them in a freezer bag or container. They will keep for up to 4 weeks in the freezer.
I hope you enjoy these Simple Apple Pie Crescent Rolls treats. If you try them be sure to let me know. Enjoy!
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Easy Apple Pie Crescent Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 round pie dough crust (approximately 13 inches/33cm)
- 2 small apples (peeled, cored and chopped)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2-3 tablespoons apricot jam
VANILLA GLAZE (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons cream any type or whole milk
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pie crust, spread the jam on the circle, then cut into 8 triangles.
- In a medium bowl add the peeled and chopped apples sprinkle with the lemon juice, then add the sugar and cinnamon, stir to combine.
- On the large part of the triangle place a tablespoon of apple mixture. Fold the ends on both sides over the apple mixture and tightly roll up. This way the mixture should stay in the pastry and not escape.
- Place the roll ups on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Brush with a little milk and bake until golden brown, approximately 20 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Or drizzle with a simple vanilla glaze.
SIMPLE VANILLA GLAZE
- In a small bowl whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla and starting with a tablespoon cream. Mix together until smooth. You can add more or less powdered sugar depending on the amount you need or the thickness you want.
Brenda Lee says
Really easy a d the taste wonderful. They are like a 2-3 bite pie. My husband and grandkids cleaned them out in 1 day. I used the store bought crusts and there was enough filling to use both crusts. I did add some pumpkin pie extract to punch the flavor. Thank you!
Rosemary says
Hi Brenda Lee, thanks so much, so glad you and your family enjoyed the recipe. Take care and have a wonderful weekend!