Apple Pie Crescent Rolls Recipe
Shaziya
These Apple Pie Crescent Rolls are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining flaky, buttery layers with sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples. With just 30 minutes of prep and a bit of patience for the dough to rest, you’ll be rewarded with a dessert that’s as impressive as it is delicious.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 3 minutes mins
For the Filling
- 2 small Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and finely diced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
For the Rolls
- 1 recipe Buttery Crescent Rolls from Scratch
- 3 tablespoons apricot jam
- Egg wash
For the Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup (4 oz/115 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tablespoon (½ oz/14 g) butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Follow the Buttery Crescent Dough recipe up to step 3. Keep the dough chilled until needed. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
To Make the Filling: Combine the apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.
Shaping the Rolls: On a floured surface, roll and cut the crescent rolls following the directions up to step 3 of 'Shaping and Baking'. Working with one piece of dough at a time, stretch out the dough into a triangle shape.
Brush some apricot jam all over the surface and place about a tablespoon of apple filling at the bottom (flat edge) of the triangle.
Fold the corners over the filling, then roll the dough up to enclose the filling. Place on the prepared baking sheet with the tip tucked underneath the roll. Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough.
Brush the rolls with egg wash, then bake for 30-35 minutes, until deep golden brown. Allow to cool on the baking sheet.
To Make the Vanilla Glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of the milk until smooth. If needed, add a touch more milk, one teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Drizzle the glaze over the hot rolls and let sit until the glaze is set. These are best the day they are made but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
Keyword apple pie, baked pastry, cinnamon sugar, crescent rolls, Easy dessert