Filled with sugary spiced apples and covered to perfection with glaze, these pillow-soft crescent rolls are a fall brunch favorite that no one will be able to resist!
I’m having a little moment over here with apples.
Okay, if you want to be realistic, it’s a LONG moment. Because I literally have apples everywhere.
I’m talking all my counters, in multiple baskets on the kitchen floor, both my fridges, the whole shabang of apple hoarding.
My mom and I are currently completely obsessed with Ambrosia apples and she totally bought out our apple orchard of every Ambrosia she should get her hands on. We are both in agreement that they are the best apples EVER. Perfect amount of sweetness, paired with an even more perfect CRUNCH and pretty darn good with any and every kind of cheese.
P.S. that’s pretty much the only way we Wisconsin-ers know how to eat raw apples around here. 😉
When in doubt, add cheese. <— My life motto.
So about these rolls that I’ve failed to mention thus far even though we’re already over 200 words into this post…
…There’s definitely no cheese in them in case you’re wondering, but hey! We’ve got a cinnamon-sugary apple pie filling. All wrapped up in the most melt-in-your-mouth soft crescent rolls ever. Drizzled with glaze by the ton.
I like to call this the breakfast of the fall apple gods. Do you see why?
The smell of them baking alone is intoxicating. Kinda like a cross between the smells of a cozy bakery and an apple orchard. All rolled up into my little kitchen.
Are these not the most perfect Monday fall carbs in history of like forever?
Pretty much the only words my brain can formulate about these rolls right now are pillows. Big crescent-shaped pillows filled with apple pie and dumped with glaze.
Legit PILLOWS! Like a pillow I would definitely not mind having on my bed. For realz —>
No sleeping on them though, guys. Only face-shoving as fast as humanely possible. ♥
‘Kay bye. I’m going to go take my own advice. 😉
Glazed Apple Pie Crescent Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 oz package active dry yeast (2-1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 cup warm milk 110F
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4-1/2 to 5 cups white whole wheat flour
- FILLING:
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 large Gala apple peeled, quartered, and thinly sliced
- GLAZE:
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In the bowl of a large stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Mix in oil, honey, eggs, and salt until smooth. Add 4 cups flour, mixing on medium speed until a dough begins to form. Add 1/2 to 1 cup of additional flour or until dough pulls away from sides of bowl.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently knead several minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased large bowl, cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Punch risen dough down and divide in half. Roll each half into a 7-in circle. Spread each circle with softened butter to within 1/2-in of edges. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over butter and gently rub into butter to adhere. Arrange sliced apples in a pinwheel (3 rows) over sugar.
- Using a pizza wheel, cut each circle into 8 pie-shaped wedges. Starting at the wide end, roll each wedge up into a crescent shape and tuck ends underneath. Transfer rolls to two parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Cover rolls with plastic wrap and allow to rise 20-30 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Remove plastic wrap and bake rolls at 375F 15-20 minutes or until rolls are golden. Set aside to cool 10 minutes while you prepare the glaze.
- In a small bowl, whisk all glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzling-consistency. Drizzle glaze over slightly-cooled rolls. Allow to set 5 minutes then enjoy rolls warm!
Notes
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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! 😀