Simple Cinnamon Apple Bites
Happy National Apple Day! You didn’t know that was a thing, did you? October 21st- which makes it the perfect day and season for baking these simple cinnamon apple bites. Crescent rolls are the ideal pastry for this fall and winter family favorite recipe; and it’s so simple your kids can make them on their own.
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National Apple Day: October 21
Before we get to the cinnamon apple bites recipe, let’s talk about National Apple Day.
Quick apple facts to amuse and amaze your friends and coworkers today:
- wild apples started growing in Asia over 10 million years ago
- 17th century BC found apples in Europe, where they grew to the large, sweet fruits we know today
- the only native variety of apples in the US is the crabapple- which no one eats
- 1607 apple seeds arrived with the first US colonists at Jamestown
- John Glenn had tubes of applesauce with him on his orbital trip in space
- to date there are more than 7,500 varieties of apples in the world
- the first National Apple day started in 1990
So get your favorite apple and whip up something delicious today!
Simple Cinnamon Apple Bites Recipe
Crusty fluffy crust with crisp apples and a kick of cinnamon is our jam.
We like to make these during football season, which, PTL, is ON!
You’ve got a big game this weekend? Then make some of these Cinnamon Apple Bites for the folks coming over.
Simple Cinnamon Apple Bites Ingredients
- Granny Smith apples
- can of crescent rolls
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
- cinnamon spice or apple spices
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- walnuts or pecans (optional)
Simple Cinnamon Apple Bites Recipe and Directions
Cut and core your apples into slices. Each apple should yield about 8 slices, which is enough for one batch of bites.
Lay out the crescent roll triangles.
Melt the butter in the microwave for 30-45 seconds (or until completely melted) and set aside.
Combine the brown sugar and spices in a bowl.
Start assembling the apple bites.
Spread the brown sugar mixture on each triangle. I just use a spoonful of mixture and spread evenly with the back of the spoon.
Add the nuts if you choose to do so at this time.
Dip the apple slices in the melted butter and roll the crescent pastry around them. Start at the wide end of the pastry.
Once you’ve rolled them up, brush the tops with more melted butter.
Bake for 10-12 minutes at 375 degrees.
How simple is that?! The whole process takes about 30 minutes from prep to finish.
We don’t think they need anything else, but grandma says you can’t have apple pie without a little bit of vanilla ice cream.
Delish!
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How much cinnamon/apple pie spice?
Just a sprinkle! I mix cinnamon and apple pie spice (tablespoon each?)
I love it! You make it sound and look so simple! I’m definitely trying out this recipe – I’ve had such a craving for an apple/cinnamon combo dessert recently. Thank you for sharing!:)