Simple Apple Roll Treats
Simple Apple Roll Treats are warm, flaky pastry rolls filled with sweet cinnamon apples and baked until golden. They’re easy to make with refrigerated dough and perfect for a quick dessert or cozy snack.
Simple ingredients, big comfort flavor.
Why You’ll Love These Treats
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Quick and beginner-friendly
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Warm cinnamon-apple flavor
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Crispy outside, soft inside
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Perfect for fall or anytime
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Great with ice cream
Preparation Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 15–20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings
Makes 8 rolls
Ingredients
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1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (or puff pastry)
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1 large apple, peeled and finely chopped
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 tablespoon melted butter
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
Optional glaze:
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tablespoons milk
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
How to Make Simple Apple Roll Treats
Step 1: Prepare the Filling
In a small bowl, mix chopped apple, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Set aside.
Step 2: Roll and Fill
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
Place a spoonful of apple mixture on the wide end of each triangle.
Roll up tightly from wide end to tip.
Place on lined baking sheet.
Step 3: Add Butter & Sugar
Brush tops lightly with melted butter.
Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Step 4: Bake
Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 5: Optional Glaze
Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Expert Tips
Chop Apples Small
Ensures they soften fully while baking.
Don’t Overfill
Prevents leaking during baking.
Use Puff Pastry for Flakier Version
Creates a crisp, bakery-style texture.
Add Nuts
Chopped pecans or walnuts add crunch.
Flavor Variations
Caramel Apple
Drizzle caramel sauce instead of glaze.
Cream Cheese Apple
Add a thin layer of sweetened cream cheese before apples.
Apple Pie Spice
Replace cinnamon with apple pie spice blend.
Texture Breakdown
Outside: Golden and flaky
Inside: Soft, warm cinnamon apples
Overall: Sweet, buttery, comforting
Final Thoughts
Simple Apple Roll Treats are the perfect quick dessert when you want something warm and homemade without the effort of a full pie. With flaky pastry and sweet apple filling, they’re always a hit.
Serve warm and enjoy every cozy bite.