Description
Apple Pie Crescent Muffins combine the classic flavors of apple pie with the convenience of crescent roll dough, featuring a flaky, buttery exterior and a warm, spiced apple filling for a delicious treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 3 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg (optional, for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, combine diced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour; toss to coat and set aside.
- Unroll crescent dough on a clean surface and separate into triangles; place on a lined or greased baking sheet with space between.
- Place 1-2 tablespoons of apple mixture at the wide end of each triangle. Roll from wide end to tip, sealing seams by pinching tightly.
- Optional: whisk egg and brush over muffins for a golden finish. Sprinkle brown sugar on top.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve.
Notes
- Use dairy-free butter or margarine to make it dairy-free.
- Replace crescent dough with gluten-free dough for a gluten-free option.
- Try pears or mix apples and pears for a twist.
- Add dried cranberries for tartness.
- Experiment with spices like ginger or cloves for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: apple pie muffins, crescent roll muffins, spiced apple dessert, easy apple treats, baked apple snacks