caramel apple crescent bites (Print Version)
Soft apple and caramel wrapped in flaky dough, baked with brown sugar and cinnamon for a sweet treat.
# Components:
→ Dough
01 - 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
→ Filling
02 - 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and sliced into 8 thin 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
# Directions:
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, fully enclosing apple and caramel, then arrange seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Brush each crescent bite generously with melted butter.
06 - In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over crescent bites.
07 - Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until crescents are golden brown and caramel is bubbling.
08 - Allow bites to cool for a few minutes before serving, as the caramel will be very hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients
- Bite-sized treats perfect for gatherings or dessert tables
02 -
- Check ingredient labels for allergens, especially caramels which may contain traces of nuts.
- Serve warm for best flavor and texture, as caramel firms up when cooled.
03 -
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Let bites cool slightly before eating to avoid burns from hot caramel.