Stuffed with tender spiced apple slices and baked with cinnamon sugar on top, these flaky apple pie crescent rolls are a fall favorite that no one can resist!
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Apple pie via everyone’s favorite refrigerated bread hack? This has to be the quickest and most efficient way in existence to get your apple pie fix.
No pastry experience required today, folks! We’re cracking open a can of refrigerated crescent rolls, rolling ’em up with a spiced brown sugar butter and an apple slice, sending it on a quick trip to the oven and calling it a day.
Oh, but not before covering everything to within an inch of its life with cinnamon sugar. That’s just the fall way.
The smell of these baking alone is intoxicating. Kinda like a cross between the smells of a cozy bakery and an apple orchard which believe me, is something you need in your life.
These Rolls Feature…
- Flaky refrigerated crescent rolls
- A sweet, spiced brown sugar butter
- Tender apple slices baked inside
- Sweet cinnamon sugar baked on top
Making the Crescent Rolls
(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)
Ingredients You Will Need
- Unsalted butter
- Brown sugar
- Spices
- Crescent rolls
- Apple
- Cinnamon sugar
Choosing Your Apple
I recommend using granny smith apples for these rolls. These apples have the perfect level of tartness that pair well with the brown sugar spice butter and also hold their texture when rolled up into the crescent dough.
No need to peel the apples for baking, just core and cut apple into 1/2-inch slices.
Tips for Perfect Crescent Rolls
- Make spiced butter – brown sugar, softened butter, and a few spices make a fragrant butter that pairs very well with the apples.
- Roll apple slices into rolls – place an apple slice on the crescent rolls and tightly roll up.
- Sprinkle rolls with cinnamon sugar before baking – a light coating of cinnamon sugar adds the perfect sweetness to the rolls.
- Bake rolls at 375F – 10-12 minutes is all it will take for these rolls to bake. They are done when they reach a deep golden brown color.
Recipe Variations
Try these ideas for a different twist on these rolls.
- Top rolls with a glaze – try a powdered sugar glaze or salted caramel sauce.
- Use pears – try sliced pears in place of the apple.
- Add cranberries – roll up 2-3 cranberries with the apple slices.
Storing and Freezing Crescent Rolls
These rolls are best if served on the same day they are baked for the best texture. However, you can also freeze the rolls to preserve their flavor and texture.
Allow the rolls to cool completely, wrap well, and freeze on the same day you baked them. Thaw rolls and reheat at 350F for 5-10 minutes for serving.
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Apple Pie Crescent Rolls
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 package (8 count) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 medium granny smith apple, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
- Cinnamon sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and line a medium sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine butter, sugar, and spices until combined. Unroll crescent rolls onto a cutting board and spread butter mixture in an even layer across each crescent roll. Top each roll with an apple slice and tightly roll up.
- Place crescent rolls 2 inches apart on prepared sheet pan. Sprinkle crescent rolls with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake crescent rolls at 375F 10-12 minutes until rolls are a deep golden brown. Allow to cool slightly then serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
This post was updated with new recipe adjustments and photos on 10/8/26.
Gayle@Pumpkin 'N Spice says
These rolls look like little pillows of apple perfect, Sarah! I love these! I could easily devour a whole plate of these for breakfast or dessert. Sounds amazing!
Sarah says
Aww thanks, girlie! We’re both apple blog buddies today! 😀
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
If it tastes like apple pie, I’m all over it! Your crescent rolls look amazing!
Sarah says
Thanks so much Jen! xoxo
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Allergy Friendly Eats says
Wow, these would not last long around here! What a delicious twist on an apple pie!
Sarah says
Thank you Kelly! It’s a fun fall twist for sure. 😉
marcie says
I’ve been having a long moment with apples — I can’t seem to get enough! These crescent rolls look amazing, and are the easiest way to get apple pie! Pinned. 🙂
Sarah says
Haha! Glad to know I’m not the only one currently apple obsessed! Thanks for the sweet words and for pinning, Marcie!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
I can’t seem to get enough of apples lately too and these DO look like pillows of heavenly goodness! I want like three of these in my face! They look gorgeous, Sarah!
Sarah says
Aww thanks Kelly! You’re so sweet! xoxo
Manali @ CookWithManali says
These look so so delicious Sarah! haha I wouldn’t mind sleeping on these pillows either!
Sarah says
Haha thanks Manali! Best pillow ever right??
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Wait, how I have I never had an Ambrosia apple?! I am going to keep my eye out for them at the market. I’m obsessed with Honeycrisp apples. I bought 5. It cost $13. Worth it! These apple filled crescent rolls sound so delish!
Sarah says
They’re seriously the BEST apples ever! Even better than honeycrisps if you can believe that! You’ve gotta try ’em, girl!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
These are epic! All the deliciousness of apple pie with like, a quarter of the stress and effort! Awesome idea and stunning photos 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks for the photo compliments and the sweet words Medha! You’re too sweet. 😀
Jessica @ Sweetest Menu says
Oh boy! I just KNOW I wouldn’t be able to resist these! They look incredible Sarah!
Sarah says
I’m positive you wouldn’t either! LOL. Thanks Jessica!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Crescent rolls are practically my favorite thing ever and I love the apple pie filling!
Sarah says
If you love crescent rolls, then these are right up your alley, Christin! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
These are FANTASTIC Sarah! Loving this hand-held treat! Pinned!
Sarah says
Thanks so much for the kind words and for pinning, Trish! 😀