Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Apple Pie Crescents—easy to make with minimal ingredients and perfect for a quick dessert:
Ingredients (makes 8 crescents)
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1–2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped into small pieces
- 2–3 tbsp sugar (brown or white)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, to prevent browning)
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the apples:
- In a bowl, mix chopped apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Prepare crescent dough:
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles.
- Assemble crescents:
- Place a spoonful of the apple mixture near the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll from the wide end to the tip to form a crescent shape.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with melted butter.
- Bake:
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve:
- Optionally dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm.
✅ Tips:
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or a few raisins to the apple filling.
- You can also drizzle a simple glaze made with powdered sugar and milk on top.
- These can be made with a mix of apples or even pears for variety.
If you want, I can give a mini version that’s perfect for a quick snack or party tray—ready in 10 minutes of prep. Do you want me to share that?
