Description
These warm apple cinnamon croissants are a delightful treat for breakfast or brunch. Flaky crescent roll dough is filled with spiced apples, creating a comforting and aromatic pastry that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Crescent Roll Dough:
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count)
Apple Filling:
- 1 apple, peeled and sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional for extra warmth)
Additional:
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the Dough: Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles on the baking sheet.
- Make the Apple Filling: Peel, core, and slice the apple. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Assemble the Croissants: Brush each triangle with butter, sprinkle with sugar mixture, add apple slices, and roll up.
- Bake: Brush assembled croissants with butter, sprinkle with remaining sugar mixture, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- Avoid overfilling the croissants as it may cause bursting during baking.
- Slice the apples thinly for proper softening during baking.
- Allow the dough to slightly warm up for easier handling.
- Let the croissants cool before dusting with powdered sugar to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg