These Mini Apple Pie Bites are packed with warm flavor from apples, cinnamon, and sugar - all wrapped up in a perfect pastry crust. Yum!

It's that time of year where the air is crisp and the leaves are falling. Actually, do you know what else is falling? Apples!!

As a kid I would eat apples like candy. As an adult, I prefer them in a dish, like a dessert. I especially love me some apple pie.

And while apple pie is totally completely delicious, it's also kind of a pain to make. So I decided to make apple pie bites instead!

Seriously, these are heavenly. Not gonna lie. They taste exactly like apple pie but the compact size is perfect for either on-the-go or if you are watching your portions. Also, they are great if you have little ones.

Flaky, buttery and warm. Oh and did I mention how easy they are to make too?

And, if you want a super shortcut, try using apple pie filling when you're in a time crunch.

Can it really get any better than sweet apples and cinnamon wrapped in a sugary, buttery crust? I think not.

How to Make Apple Pie Bites

These could not be any easier to make! All you do is mix up a simple apple filling from fresh apples, cinnamon, sugar, butter, and a little flour.

Then wrap it up inside premade crescent roll dough like a little present. And it is indeed a present - for your taste buds! 😉

Yes, I said that.

Bake these perfect little morsels in the oven until they're puffy and golden. And ta-dah - mini apple pie bites!

Key Ingredients & Substitutions

Crescent Roll Dough. An 8-count tube of refrigerated crescent dough makes assembly quick. Crescent dough sheets (without the perforated triangles) work well too and are even easier to wrap.
Apples. A firm baking apple like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Braeburn holds its shape best. In a pinch, canned apple pie filling makes a great shortcut for the filling — see this Apple Crisp with Canned Apple Pie Filling for another easy way to use it.
Ground Cinnamon. Warms up the filling. Swap in apple pie spice (a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice) for an even cozier flavor.
Brown Sugar. Adds moisture and a hint of caramel flavor. Light or dark brown sugar both work; granulated sugar with a spoonful of maple syrup is a fine substitute if that's what you have on hand.
All-Purpose Flour. Helps thicken the apple juices as they bake so the filling doesn't turn soggy. Cornstarch works too — use about half the amount.
Butter. Melted butter mixed into the filling and brushed on top gives these bites their golden, flaky finish. Melted coconut oil is a good dairy-free swap.

Helpful Tips

Dice the apples small. Finely chopped apple pieces cook through in the short bake time and roll up neatly inside the dough — large chunks can tear the crescent dough or stay too firm.
Don't overfill. A slightly heaping tablespoon of filling per triangle is plenty. Too much filling makes the bites hard to seal and more likely to leak in the oven.
Seal the edges well. Pinch the dough closed around the filling and tuck the ends underneath before baking so the juices stay inside instead of pooling on the pan.
Watch the bake time closely. Crescent dough browns quickly — start checking at the 10-minute mark and pull the bites as soon as they're puffed and golden rather than waiting for a deeper color.
Let them cool slightly before serving. The apple filling is very hot straight out of the oven, so a few minutes of cooling makes for a much better (and safer) bite.

Variations

Caramel Apple Pie Bites. Drizzle warm caramel sauce over the baked bites, or serve alongside a scoop of Salted Caramel Coconut Milk Ice Cream.
Crumble-Topped Bites. Sprinkle a little of the crumble topping from this Easy Apple Crumble Pie over the tops before baking for extra crunch.
Pumpkin Spice Bites. Swap the cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice for a cozier, more autumn-forward flavor.
Nutty Bites. Fold a tablespoon of finely chopped pecans or walnuts into the apple filling for extra crunch.
Glazed Bites. Whisk powdered sugar with a splash of milk and drizzle over the cooled bites for a simple glaze finish.
Cinnamon-Sugar Bites. Roll the warm baked bites in a mix of cinnamon and sugar right after brushing with butter for a churro-style coating.

Serving Ideas

These mini apple pie bites are best served warm, either on their own or with a scoop of No-Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream melting alongside. They're an easy addition to a fall dessert table, a lunchbox treat, or a quick after-dinner bite when you don't have time to make a whole pie.

Storing & Freezing

Store leftover apple pie bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in a 300°F oven for a few minutes to re-crisp the dough before serving. To freeze, let the baked bites cool completely, then freeze in a single layer before transferring to a freezer bag for up to 2 months — reheat from frozen in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes.

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Recipe

Mini Apple Pie Bites

Yield Servings 8
Prep Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Cook Time 12 mins
Total Total Time 30 mins

Ingredients

8 oz crescent roll dough, canned, 8 count
2 apples, any variety, small, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoon butter, melted, divided

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the diced apples, cinnamon, flour, and brown sugar with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter; stir until the apples are evenly coated.
3
Unroll the crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles. Lay each triangle flat on the prepared baking sheet and gently stretch it out slightly.
4
Spoon about a tablespoon of the apple mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Roll up from the wide end to the point, then fold the ends of the dough underneath and pinch to seal so the filling doesn't leak out during baking.
5
Brush the tops of the bites with the remaining melted butter. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Cool for a few minutes before serving.