3 - 3Shares
Mini Apple Pie Delights are quicker to make than traditional apple pie, yet still super delicious!
We love homemade apple pie in this house, yet I only make it a few times a year. It’s not that hard, but I don’t care for peeling and slicing apples most of the time. I should use my mom’s super brilliant idea of freezing the pies before baking, but I only ever think to do that after the fact. In the meantime, these Mini Apple Pie Delights will have to do. They literally take less than 20 minutes total and are really good!
All you need is an apple, crescent rolls, butter and a few spices. I made a trial batch of these for myself and the boys and they disappeared within minutes, so I decided to make a double batch on Christmas morning and set them out for guests, along with fruits, cheese, cookies and all that good stuff. Once again, they did not last long at all and were gone before anything else was even close to being finished!
Of course, once I have success with an idea, it makes me want to try a hundred different things using the same general concept. One thing I am going to try is using pie crust instead of crescent rolls. While I love a good crescent roll, and these are delicious as is, my absolute favorite part of apple pie is the crust, especially the bottom portion. I don’t know about you, but I love how the apple juices and spices flavor it and make it softer. You could also mix in cranberries or walnuts. The possibilities are really endless. Don’t be surprised if you see more mini pies showing up on the blog!
Please feel free to leave me a comment and share your ideas too! I’d love to hear them! And definitely let me know if you make these Mini Apple Pie Delights as written and what you think of them! Enjoy!
- 1 8 oz can crescent rolls
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 Cup brown sugar
- 1/4 Cup pecans chopped, optional
- 1 Granny Smith apple *or variety of your choice
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
-
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat mat or parchment paper. Lay out the 8 crescent roll triangles onto the baking sheet.
-
In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon, allspice and brown sugar. Sprinkled evenly onto each of the crescent roll triangles, reserving about a 1/2 teaspoon. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the brown sugar mixture, if using.
-
Peel and slice the Granny Smith apple into eight 1/2" thick slices and mix with melted butter. Place an apple on the smallest end of each crescent triangle, and roll it all the way up to the opposite end.
-
Brush with remaining butter and sprinkle remaining brown sugar mixture on top. Bake in the pre-heated oven for 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information per Serving: 192 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 22g carbohydrates (1g fiber, 11g sugar), 1g protein
** nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending on the brands you use and any alterations you make to the recipe.
- 3Shares
3
Rebecca Hicks says
These look amazing! But I have to agree with you… the crust at the bottom of an apple pie is one of my favorite parts! Always so flavorful and soft. Yum!
ourlittleeverything says
I might eat pie just for the bottom crust…it’s SO good!
Melanie says
I love apple pie!!! These look so delicious. I’m afraid I won’t be able to stop eating them though lol. But I’m gonna give them a try anyway. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe
ourlittleeverything says
I don’t have to worry about eating them all bc my boyfriend and son eat most hah!
Ryan | A Polished Palate says
These sound so delicious!
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks Ryan!
Wendie says
These look so easy- thanks for sharing! Its almost Apple picking time! 🙂
ourlittleeverything says
I know! I can’t wait for the Fall Festivals at the orchards!!
Kate says
YUM! What a great idea, and so easy! 🙂
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks Kate!
Linda | Brunch-n-Bites says
I love simple recipe and yet delicious treats like these mini apple pies. These are so fun to make and perfect for our next gathering.
ourlittleeverything says
Yep! I like to make them when we are having company because they are easy to set out and never go to waste 🙂
rebecca says
They really do seem super simple. I love your suggestion of adding cranberries to them.
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks Rebecca 🙂
Debs says
These look so easy and fun. Can’t wait to make these.
ourlittleeverything says
Yep! They are super easy 🙂 Hope you enjoy them!
Denay DeGuzman says
These little apple pies look so fantastic! Your kitchen must have smelled amazing when you baked them. I love quick and easy recipes like this that have beautiful results. Thanks for sharing!
ourlittleeverything says
Yes! The good ole smell of apple pie, love it! And these really are super easy and tasty!
Jenn says
Oh man this is so perfect for one of those nights that you want a pie but don’t want to wait an HOUR before it’s done. I totally love this idea!!! Thanks for sharing.
ourlittleeverything says
Yep…they are super quick! Also great for parties/company!
Kari says
How fantastic! I make nut rolls similar to this and never thought of using any other types of deserts. I will be trying this!
ourlittleeverything says
I have so many ideas now! I swear I could make 100 different variations lol
Kizzy says
This look so delicious and simple to make. I love apple pies
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks Kizzy! I love apple pie sooo much!!
Eloise says
holy YUM! those look fantastic! I’ll have to try this recipe very soon, thanks for sharing : )
ourlittleeverything says
Hope you love them Eloise!