Description
Scrumptious caramel apple pie crescent rolls blend classic American dessert flavors into an irresistible pastry treat. Flaky crescents wrapped around spiced apples and drizzled with rich caramel promise a delightful experience for sweet-seeking palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz / 226 g) refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 rolls)
- 1 large apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced into 8 wedges
- ¼ cup (60 ml) caramel sauce
- ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) melted butter
- ¼ cup (30 g) chopped pecans
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease the surface to prevent sticking.
- Dough Arrangement: Carefully unfurl the crescent roll dough, separating each triangular section with precision to create a smooth, flat workspace for filling.
- Apple Mixture Creation: Fold diced apples with a harmonious blend of cinnamon, brown sugar, and nutmeg, transforming the ingredients into a fragrant, spice-infused filling.
- Filling and Rolling: Lavishly spread the apple mixture across each dough triangle, then tenderly roll from the wide base to the pointed tip, sealing the aromatic contents within a delicate pastry embrace.
- Baking Configuration: Strategically position the filled crescents on the prepared baking sheet, allowing ample space between each roll for uniform browning and expansion.
- Caramel Embellishment: Cascade a rich, homemade caramel sauce over the assembled crescents, letting the golden nectar weave between the pastry folds.
- Oven Transformation: Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing 12-15 minutes of heat to coax the crescents into a golden-brown masterpiece with a bubbling caramel glaze.
- Cooling and Serving: Carefully extract from the oven, permitting the crescents to rest briefly, allowing the caramel to set and the flavors to harmonize before presenting this delectable treat.
Notes
- Optimize Apple Preparation: Dice apples uniformly and pat dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture, ensuring crisp pastry texture.
- Control Caramel Consistency: Prepare caramel sauce slightly thicker than usual to prevent excessive spreading during baking, maintaining a perfect drizzle pattern.
- Prevent Soggy Bottom: Sprinkle a thin layer of ground almonds or breadcrumbs on the dough before adding apple filling to absorb moisture and maintain crescent roll crispness.
- Dietary Adaptation: Substitute crescent roll dough with gluten-free alternatives and use coconut sugar for a low-glycemic version suitable for alternative dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 207
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg