Caramel Apple Crescent Bites (Printable Version)

Tart apples, caramel, and buttery dough combine for golden, bite-sized treats great for any dessert occasion.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough

→ Filling

02 - 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 8 wedges
03 - 8 soft caramel candies, unwrapped

→ Topping

04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
05 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 individual triangles.
03 - Place one apple wedge and one caramel candy at the wide end of each dough triangle.
04 - Roll up each triangle, securing the apple and caramel filling, and position seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Brush each bite with melted butter using a pastry brush.
06 - In a small bowl, combine light brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the bites.
07 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until golden brown and caramel is visibly bubbling.
08 - Allow bites to cool slightly before serving, as the caramel filling will be hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses refrigerated crescent roll dough so they are fast with no yeast or rising time
  • Just five simple ingredients and they come together in one bowl with minimal cleanup
  • Family friendly Bite-sized and great for sharing at gatherings or packing in lunchboxes
  • The combination of tart apple and melty caramel feels nostalgic and cozy when warm from the oven
02 -
  • High in comfort but low in effort and cleanup
  • Caramel and apple together make every bite gooey and satisfying
  • These freeze surprisingly well and reheat beautifully for last-minute snacks
03 -
  • Make sure your apple wedges are thin so they cook through in the short bake time
  • Do not overstuff or the caramel may ooze out too much during baking Gentle seams keep everything tucked inside
  • If you want an especially glossy finish brush the crescents twice with butter once before and once after adding the cinnamon sugar

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