Step 1: Preheat the Oven

First things first—let’s get the oven preheated to 375°F (190°C). You’ll want to have it ready to go once the apple pie bites are assembled.

Step 2: Prepare the Crescent Roll Dough

Open your can of crescent rolls and unroll the dough onto a flat surface. Separate the dough into 8 triangles (as it naturally comes). If your dough sticks, you can lightly dust the surface with flour.

Pro Tip: If you want a flakier texture, you can chill the dough for about 10 minutes before assembling the bites.

Step 3: Make the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This is the sweet-spiced mixture that will flavor your apples.

Step 4: Prep the Apples

Slice your apple into 8 wedges. You want the slices to be thin enough that they’ll cook fully in the time the bites take to bake. Peel the apple if you prefer a smoother texture, but leaving the peel on is fine if you like a bit more fiber and texture.

Step 5: Assemble the Apple Pie Bites

Now comes the fun part—assembling the bites! Here’s how:

• Lay out your crescent triangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Brush each triangle with melted butter, making sure to coat the surface evenly. This will help the cinnamon sugar stick and give a buttery richness to the bites.
• Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over each triangle, saving a little to sprinkle on top later.
• Place one apple slice at the wide end of each triangle.
• If you’re using nuts, sprinkle a few chopped pecans or walnuts on top of the apple slices.
• Roll up the dough, starting at the wide end, and tuck the sides around the apple as you go. You should end up with a little crescent-shaped roll with the apple tucked inside.

Pro Tip: For extra crispy bites, brush the tops with a little more melted butter and sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar over the top.

Step 6: Bake

Place your assembled apple pie bites into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Keep an eye on them around the 10-minute mark, as oven temperatures can vary. You want them to be golden and the dough fully cooked.

Step 7: Serve

Once they’re out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes. You can drizzle them with caramel sauce or dust them with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness. Serve warm for the ultimate cozy dessert!