These apple crescent rolls are filled with a fresh apple and a sweet cream cheese filling and chopped pecans, then baked to golden perfection and drizzled with caramel sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n
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I love pastries of all kinds. From Swedish flops and pecan rolls to fruity varieties filled with compotes and cream cheese, I’m just a pastry fiend. I especially love them when they come straight from my oven! Oh, they’re so piping hot and fresh! One of my favorite pastry variations to make is this apple crescent roll recipe. It combines a sweet apple filling, a sweet and tangy cream cheese filling, and golden, flaky crescent dough to create hand-held pastry bites perfect for parties of all kinds, snacks, and even desserts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Apple Crescent Rolls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
These delicious bite-sized pastries start with a sweet, Granny Smith apple filling. I add that, along with a sweet and tangy cream cheese mixture and chopped pecans to crescent dough, roll it up tightly, and slice it into medallions. Then, they’re baked to golden, flaky perfection and topped with caramel sauce. MmmMMMM, they are so good! It’s like a tiny little apple pie with an added kick of cream cheese deliciousness!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Why You’ll Love This Apple Crescent Roll Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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They are delicious and the combination of the sweet apple filling, the crunchy pecans, the sweet cream cheese filling, and the gooey caramel sauce is simply irresistible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
They are easy to make and only use a few simple ingredients with straightforward instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
They\u2019re versatile and can be served as dessert, a snack, or even for breakfast or brunch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
They are perfect for any occasion and are great for parties, potlucks, or family get-togethers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Apple Crescent Rolls Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You’ll only need some basic baking ingredients and some apples to make this recipe. You’ll find everything you need easily at your local grocery store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Granny Smith apples<\/strong> are a tart and crisp apple that holds its shape well when cooked and they won\u2019t become mushy when baked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sugar<\/strong> is used to sweeten the apple filling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cornstarch<\/strong> helps thicken the apple filling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lemon juice<\/strong> helps prevent the apples from turning brown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cinnamon<\/strong> is a classic flavor that goes hand in hand with apples.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cream cheese<\/strong> is a sweet cream filling that pairs very well with apples.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vanilla extract<\/strong> adds a touch of sweetness and flavor to the filling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pillsbury original crescent dough<\/strong> is a convenient and easy-to-use dough resulting in a flaky pastry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Chopped pecans<\/strong> add crunch and flavor to the crescent rolls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Ghirardelli caramel sauce<\/strong> is drizzled over the top of the baked crescent rolls that adds a sweet and decadent finish to the dessert.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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How to Make Apple Crescent Rolls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Making these delicious snacks is just as easy as shopping for the ingredients. It only takes a few minutes and a few simple steps!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Prep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Make the Apple Filling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Add diced apples, water, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon to a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Make the Cream Cheese Filling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Beat the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth in a medium bowl.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Step 4: Top the Crescent Dough<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Roll out the crescent dough on a lightly floured surface, Then, add the cream cheese mixture in an even layer leaving \u00bd inch of dough around the edges. Top the cream cheese with the apple mixture and pecans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Roll and Slice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Starting from the short end, roll the crescent dough up tightly and slice it into 1-inch thick rings, reshaping if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 6: Bake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden. Remove and let cool. Top each crescent roll with caramel sauce and enjoy!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Roll your dough up as tightly as possible for the neatest crescent rolls possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Be sure your cream chees is fully softened so it creams and mixes easily. This avoids little bits of raw cream cheese in your mixture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Be sure to spray your baking sheet with nonstick spray. Otherwise, the filling will stick and burn on the pan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Try using diced pears or berries in place of apple.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Almonds and walnuts work in place of pecans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
For a deeper flavor, use brown sugar instead of white sugar in the apple mixture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Try sprinkling dusting sugar over the apple crescent rolls before baking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What to Serve with Apple Crescent Rolls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
These delicious pastries are perfect with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee or tea. They’re also wonderful topped with some whipped cream, served with a scoop of ice cream, or dipped in a creamy, whipped dessert dip.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Recipe FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What are the best apples to use for baking?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Granny Smith is the classic variety used for baking because they’re firm and tart, which makes a great counterpoint to the sweetness of the rest of the ingredients. Other popular baking apples that will work well are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can these apple crescent rolls be made in advance?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You can make the filling for these crescent rolls the day before. Then, bring the fillings to room temperature and construct and bake as noted in the recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What can I substitute for canned crescent rolls?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Refrigerated pie dough or store-bought puff pastry dough both work well in place of crescent roll dough.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How long will apple crescent rolls last in the fridge?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Apple crescent rolls will last for up to 5 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can you freeze leftover apple crescent rolls?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Yes, you can freeze them. They’ll last for up to a month in the freezer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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How to Store Leftover Apple Crescent Rolls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Store these crescent rolls in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze them for up to a month in an airtight, freezer-safe container.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Try This Delicious Apple Crescent Roll Recipe Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
These delicious apple crescent rolls are full of sweet apples, rich cream cheese filling, and the crunch of pecans. Then, they’re all rolled up into crescent rings and baked to golden perfection. This is the perfect snack, appetizer, or dessert recipe, and once you try it, it will have a permanent place in your recipe rotation. Give it a whirl!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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