Apple Crescent Rolls

Name: Apple Crescent Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 8 ounce cans Pillsbury Crescent Dough Sheets; 3 tablespoons butter (melted); 1/2 cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust (divided); 1/2 cup peeled and diced apple; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1-2 teaspoons milk; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

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Apple Crescent Rolls are made with 7 ingredients like store-bought crescent dough, apples, and Cinnadust for a treat assembled in 15 minutes.

Holding an apple cinnamon crescent roll.

These SUPER easy apple crescent roll cinnamon rolls using Pillsbury crescent dough are the perfect dessert or breakfast sweet treat. They are the perfect blend of sweet apples, warm cinnamon, and soft, pillowy dough. You can whip them up in 15 minutes! The hardest part is having to wait for them to finish baking because they smell incredible!

I love an easy shortcut recipe! Along with these Apple Rolls, Apple Pull-Part Bread and Easy Cinnamon Rolls and are also go-to, easy bake goodie recipes. When I’m craving happy memories and have a little more time on my hands, I’ll make my Mamaw’s Fried Apple Pies.

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TART APPLES FOR Apple Crescent roll Cinnamon Rolls

Apples that lend a more tart flavor with a hint of sweetness and keep their shape during the baking process works best. I recommend using Granny Smith or honey crisp as they meet these qualifications perfectly. However, other varieties that could work as well are cosmic crisp, gala, Braeburn or Jonagold apples.

Why You'll Love this Recipe

It's an Any Time of Day Treat: Easy apple cinnamon rolls are perfect for any time of the day! It's perfect of breakfast, brunch or as a dessert treat!
Nostalgic: It reminds you of cinnamon sugar childhood favorites like cinnamon toast and Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal!
Quick and Easy: It's simple to make and a great recipe to make with kids!
Cozy Fall Feels: Cinnamon crescent rolls has all the cozy flavors and deliciousness of fall!

What is Cinnadust?

Cinnadust is a cinnamon spice blend that tastes like the cereal. It has notes of caramel, vanilla and graham flavor along with cinnamon and sugar. It can be sprinkled on bagels, toast, cookies, ice cream, and desserts like my Apple Butter Pull-Apart Loaf. There are lots of Cinnadust recipes on the brands website too.

If you don't have Cinnadust, simply mix together ½ cup granulated sugar and 1-1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon.

Ingredients

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Pillsbury Crescent Dough Sheets or Crescent Rolls: Convenient, time-saving and delicious, ready-made dough.
Butter: Adds flavor, moisture, tenderness, and a golden-brown appearance to rolls
Cinnadust or see Tips and Substitutions: Adds the perfect coating the biscuits, helps keep the layers separate and lends a cozy sweet touch to the bread.
Apple: Adds texture as well as sweetness and tartness to the rolls.
Powdered Sugar: Sweetens and adds thickness and body to the frosting.
Milk: Helps the glaze achieve the perfect texture.
Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Bean Paste: Both an aromatic to this loaf as well as enhancement to all of the flavors.

Ingredients to make apple crescent rolls.

Tools You’ll Need

How to make Apple Crescent Rolls

Roll out 1 dough sheet on a lightly floured cutting board. Evenly brush with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter.

Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of the Cinnadust and apples.

Adding chopped apples on cinnamon sugar dough.

Place the second rolled out dough sheet on top of the filling. Slice the dough into 8 long strips starting from the wider side.

Evenly brush with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of the Cinnadust.

Roll each strip like a cinnamon roll and place in a buttered or non-stick sprayed muffin pan.

Brush the tops with the remaining butter and Cinnadust.

Brushing butter on butter on cinnamon rolls in a muffin pan.

Bake at 350°F 22-26 minutes or until golden brown.
In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar, milk and vanilla with a fork. Drizzle the glaze on top of the warm rolls.

Pouring glaze on crescent roll apple dough.

Tips and Variations

Crescent Roll Alternatives: If you prefer, you can use puff pastry instead of crescent rolls. Puff pastry gives the dish a flakier texture. You can also make crescent rolls from scratch!
To Glaze or Not to Glaze: The glaze can be omitted, if desired.
Cream Cheese Frosting: If you want a thicker cream cheese frosting, mix together 2 oz softened cream cheese, ¼ cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste, ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon

What to serve with Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls

Apple cinnamon crescent rolls can also be complemented with a variety of side dishes and accompaniments

Breakfast Casserole: The sweetness of the rolls pairs perfectly with a savory, protein rich casserole.
Breakfast Meats and Meat Substitutes: For a boost of protein and savoriness, pair the sweet rolls with cooked bacon, sausage, ham, or a breakfast meat alternative.
Vanilla Ice Cream: Warm apple cinnamon crescent rolls paired with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream create a heavenly dessert.
Whipped Cream: A dollop of freshly whipped cream on top of warm apple cinnamon crescent rolls adds a light and airy sweetness. It melts slightly, creating a delightful sauce that enhances the flavors.
Caramel Sauce: Drizzle warm caramel sauce over the apple cinnamon crescent rolls for a rich and indulgent treat. Caramel and apples is the perfect combination.
Powdered Sugar: Dusting the rolls with powdered sugar just before serving adds a touch of sweetness and a beautiful finishing touch.
Fresh Fruit Salad: Serve the rolls alongside a refreshing fruit salad made with seasonal fruits like berries, oranges, and grapes. The crispness of the fruit salad contrasts nicely with the soft texture of the rolls.
Yogurt Parfait: Create a yogurt parfait with layers of vanilla or cinnamon-flavored yogurt, granola, and fresh fruits.
Baked Apples: Serve warm baked apples as a side dish. The natural sweetness of baked apples harmonizes well with the cinnamon in the crescent rolls, creating a harmonious flavor profile.
Nuts and Caramel Drizzle: Garnish the apple cinnamon crescent rolls with chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts) and a drizzle of caramel sauce. The crunch of the nuts and the gooey caramel add texture and richness to the dish.

Storage and Freezing

Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container up to 2-3 days. Reheat leftovers in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. Freezing isn’t ideal for these rolls as they are best enjoyed fresh. However, you can freeze in them in a freezer safe container up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating in the microwave.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you level up crescent rolls?

Besides these apple cinnamon rolls, you can also fill crescent rolls with deli meat and cheese, brush with flavorful butter, top with everything but the bagel topping, or spread with pesto and parmesan cheese before baking.

How long do you bake crescent rolls for?

Crescent rolls made per package direction take 9-12 minutes. These apple cinnamon rolls will be golden brown and cooked through in 22-26 minutes.

Can I Make apple rolls with Puff Pastry Sheets?

You can use 2 sheets of puff pastry (1 box) thawed according to package instructions. Bake 24 minutes at 400°F.

Are crescent rolls or crescent rolls sheets gluten-free?

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls and Crescent Sheets are not gluten-free. Mom’s Place makes a gluten-free crescent roll mix.

What do I use if I can’t find Cinnadust?

If you don't have Cinnadust, simply mix together ½ cup granulated sugar and 1-1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon.

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