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crescent roll apple turnovers topped with apple slices.
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Apple Pie Crescent Rolls

These crescent roll apple turnovers are an easy fall dessert with flaky, golden layers and cozy apple pie flavor. They're ready in just 24 minutes, making them perfect for a quick autumn treat!
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Cool5 minutes
Total Time24 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Baking, Dessert, French
Keyword: apple pie crescent rolls, recipes with crescent rolls
Servings: 8
Author: Melissa Johnson
Cost: $4–$6

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice plus more for sprinkling
  • 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 Granny Smith apple cut into 8 slices
  • 1 8- ounce tube Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice in a small bowl.
  • Toss apple slices in butter.
    slices of green apple on a chopping board for crescent roll apple turnovers.
  • Arrange crescent roll triangles on baking sheet and sprinkle brown sugar mix onto each triangle.
    Crescent roll triangles on baking sheet for crescent roll apple turnovers.
  • Sprinkle each triangle evenly with pecans.
    Crescent roll apple turnovers with sugar and pecans.
  • Place an apple slice on the wide end of each triangle and wrap dough around each apple.
    crescent roll apple turnovers topped with apple slices.
  • Brush each crescent roll with butter and dust with pumpkin pie spice.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 375 degrees until golden.
    Close up look of crescent roll apple turnovers.
  • Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pecan substitute: If you need a nut-free option, omit the pecans. The recipe can still be made without them.