Looking for an easy treat to bake this season? Try these Apple Walnut Crescent Rolls. They’re filled with apples, brown sugar, walnuts, and warm spices, then wrapped in flaky crescent dough. It’s one of those fall apple recipes that you’ll come back to again and again.
Perfect for cozy mornings, these rolls make one of the easiest apple breakfast recipes you can whip up. They’re simple, delicious, and quietly impressive—just how I like my recipes.
What I Love About These Apple Walnut Crescent Rolls
- Uses fresh apples
- Quick and easy to make
- Great for fall gatherings
- Great breakfast or snack idea
I love crescent roll recipes! They are so versatile. From sweet and savory pastries to warm appetizer like my Hot Pepper Jelly Crescent Rolls, crescent rolls are great to keep in the fridge. I like to come up with fresh apple recipes since we have an apple tree in our yard. So every year I play around with some new ideas. These Apple Walnut Crescent Rolls will be a great after school treat, brunch item for the holidays, or to make a batch to go with apple cider from the orchard.
Ingredients Needed for these Apple Crescent Rolls
| 🍏Apple – I like using a crisp variety, but honestly, any kind you have on hand will do. peeled and diced helps the apple cook and soften in the short baking time. 🍏Brown Sugar – this sweetens the filling and gives the rolls that cozy caramelized flavor when baked. 🍏Chopped Walnuts – these add a nice crunch and pair so well with apples. 🍏Apple Pie Spice – this blend makes everything taste like fall. If you don’t have it, a mix of cinnamon and nutmeg will work too. 🍏Butter – melted butter brings richness to the filling and helps the tops bake up golden brown. 🍏Crescent Rolls – the dough shortcut that makes this recipe so easy. |
How to Make Apple Walnut Crescent Rolls
Step 1: Make the filling. In a medium bowl, stir together the diced apple, brown sugar, chopped walnuts, apple pie spice, and 1 tablespoon of the melted butter until everything is evenly coated.
Step 2: Unroll and separate. On a baking sheet, unroll the crescent roll dough and divide into individual triangles.
Step 3: Fill and roll. Scoop some of the apple mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Gently roll up from the wide edge toward the point, sealing the filling inside.
Step 4: Butter and sprinkle. Brush each roll with the remaining melted butter. If you’d like a sweet, golden finish, sprinkle a little extra brown sugar on top.
Step 5: Bake until golden. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175 °C) oven for about 18–20 minutes, or until each roll is golden brown.
Step 6: Serve warm. Enjoy them warm for the best taste.
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Apple Walnut Crescent Rolls
Ingredients
Method
- In a mixing bowl, combine the apples, brown sugar, walnuts, apple pie spice, and 1 tbsp of the melted butter.
- Stir until well combined.
- On a baking sheet, unroll the crescent rolls and separate the triangles.
- Place a scoop of the apple mixture onto each crescent roll.
- Slowly roll up from the large side to the point.
- Brush with the remaining melted butter, and if desired, sprinkle a bit of brown sugar on top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
