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    Apple Crescent Rolls

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    Apple crescent rolls are an easy fall dessert to make but you can make them any time of year using different kinds of apples!

    If you love desserts like apple pie and apple crisp, you will love these crescent roll apple dumplings. (You’ll also love how easy they are to make!)

    Apple crescent rolls on white plate with red and white napkin and glass of milk

    Apple Crescent Rolls

    Apple crescent rolls are perfect during apple picking season! But you can enjoy them throughout the year! Whip up this simple dessert in less than 30 minutes with this recipe!

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    1 Apple Crescent Rolls
    2 Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings Recipe
    3 How to Make Apple Dumplings with Crescent Rolls
    4 Recipe Tips
    5 Air Frying Apple Crescent Rolls
    6 More Fruit Dessert Recipes
    7 Apple Crescent Rolls

    Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings Recipe

    These are a wonderful dessert optionfor the fall and winter. I enjoy making them during the holiday season when I crave pie but don’t want to spend that much time in the kitchen.

    All you need is pie filling and a pack of refrigerated crescent rolls to make this easy recipe!

    Are Pillsbury crescent rolls the same as croissants?

    Crescent rolls and croissants are similar. Generally, croissants have more flaky layers because they’re made from puff pastry dough. Crescent rolls have some flakiness to them as well, but not as much. They usually have fewer layers.

    How to make apple turnover with crescent rolls?

    You can make crescent roll apple turnovers with this recipe! They will look slightly different that your typical turnovers — not that traditional triangle shape, but pack the same flavor!

    What can I substitute for Apple Pie Spice?

    If you want to use apple pie spice in this recipe, substitute it for cinnamon. You can also add more flavor by using more than cinnamon and making your own spice mixture. 

    Mix 1 tablespoon of cinnamon together with 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg and 1 teaspoon of allspice to create a mix similar to apple pie spice. Then use this mixture instead of cinnamon in the recipe.

    If you’re using canned apple pie filling, it also has some spices in it already so watch how much spice you mix in!

    Which apples are best for turnovers?

    If you are making your own apple pie filling from scratch, Granny Smith apples and Golden Delicious apples work well.

    If you like a sweeter apple, I also recommend Honeycrisp apples.

    These apples generally hold together well through the baking process. However, this recipe uses canned apple pie filling to make it easier.

    Apple pie filling on crescent roll dough triangles

    How to Make Apple Dumplings with Crescent Rolls

    This recipe makes 8 dumplings. It takes about 10 minutes to prep and 22 minutes to bake.

    Ingredients

    You will need the following:

    • 1 package crescent roll dough
    • 1 can apple pie filling
    • 1 tablespoon white sugar
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 cup butter, melted

    Start by preheating your oven to 350°F.

    Cinnamon Sugar topping in glass bowl

    In a small bowl, stir together the white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Then set the bowl aside.

    Melt the butter in the microwave by heating it in 10-second increments.

    Pour half of the melted butter in the bottom of a baking sheet or baking dish and set the remaining butter aside.

    Unroll the crescent roll dough and place 2-3 apple slices on the bottom of each triangle.

    Rolled up crescent roll dough

    Roll up the dough around the apple slices and place each crescent in the buttered dish.

    Combine the white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon together.

    Baking dish with uncooked apple turnovers

    Brush the tops of the rolls with the remaining butter and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top of each one.

    Bake in the oven for 18 to 22 minutes, until the crescent rolls are golden brown.

    Allow to cool slightly before serving.

    Baked Apple Pie Crescent Rolls

    Recipe Tips 

    Cooking Time

    Depending on your oven, these take approximately 18-22 minutes to bake. 

    How to Store

    You can store these turnovers in an airtight container at room temperature. If you’re going to save it for more than a few hours, put it in the refrigerator.

    They should be good for a day or two before they get too soggy. 

    How to Reheat

    To reheat leftover crescent rolls, preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake for 3-5 minutes.

    If you have an air fryer, that’s a great way to reheat these crescent rolls and help them crisp up a bit.

    Variations

    You can use any type of pie filling to make these crescent rolls. Simply swap out the apple pie filling with your favorite flavor! Try it with:

    • cherry pie filling
    • blueberry pie filling
    • peach filling
    • your favorite fruit pie filling!

    You can also top these with a variety of different toppings. Try one of these toppings:

    • whipped cream
    • pecans
    • walnuts
    • caramel sauce
    • scoop of vanilla ice cream
    • cream cheese frosting
    • powdered sugar glaze
    • streusel topping

    How to Make Streusel Topping

    You can also top these apple crescents with homemade streusel topping.

    In a small bowl, mix together ½ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of oats, and 3 tablespoons of melted butter. Stir the mixture together until it starts to clump up. The sprinkle on top of the rolls.

    Air Frying Apple Crescent Rolls

    I’m a huge fan of our air fryer. You can check out some of our favorite air fryer recipes.

    If you’re wondering about whether or not you can make air fryer apple crescent rolls, the answer is yes! You can use this recipe in the air fryer!

    Air fried crescent rolls are amazing on their own. Giving them an apple pie treatment is perfect for a quick and easy dessert!

    Prepare the rolls according to the recipe. Then place them in a single later in the air fryer basket. Be sure to leave some room around each one. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.

    More Fruit Dessert Recipes

    If you’re looking for another apple dessert, try warm air fryer apple fritters or Crockpot Apple Dump cake!

    You can also get that pie vibe with Bisquick Peach Cobbler.

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    Apple Crescent Rolls

    Craving Apple Pie? Make easy Apple Crescent Rolls to get the flavor you crave with less work!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Servings: 8 dumplings
    Calories: 249

    Ingredients

    • 1 package crescent roll dough
    • 1 can apple pie filling
    • 1 tablespoon white sugar
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 cup butter (melted)

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    • Stir together the white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
    • Pour half the melted butter in the bottom of a baking dish and set the remaining butter aside.
    • Unroll the crescent roll dough and place 2-3 apple slices on the bottom of each triangle.
    • Roll up the dough around the apple slices and place each crescent in the buttered dish.
    • Brush the rolls with the remaining butter and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top.
    • Bake in the oven for 18 to 22 minutes, until the crescent rolls are golden brown.
    • Allow to cool slightly before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 249 kcal
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    About Mariah

    Mariah is the mom of 2 and a former educator (preschool - 4th grade & special education) with a degree in human development. As a busy mom living in with a multi-generational family under one roof (with 4 dogs!), life is sometimes chaotic! She aims to share easy ideas that we can all use in our lives! Read more about Mariah!

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    1. Ruth says

      March 18, 2023 at 2:51 pm

      What temp in air fryer cook how long?
      Tks

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