Description
Indulgent caramel apple crescent ring brings classic autumn flavors together in a delightful pastry swirl. Warm spices and gooey caramel embrace golden crescent dough, promising a heavenly dessert you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tubes crescent roll dough
- 4 large apples
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Topping and Extras:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Peel, core, and slice apples into thin, uniform wedges, then toss with cinnamon and nutmeg to ensure even spice distribution.
- Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into triangular sections, arranging them in a circular spoke pattern on the prepared baking sheet with pointed ends facing outward.
- Layer apple slices around the inner ring of the dough, slightly overlapping each slice to create a compact filling.
- Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the apple slices, ensuring even coverage across the ring.
- Carefully fold the pointed dough ends over the apple filling, tucking and pressing them toward the center to create a sealed ring.
- Melt butter and mix with remaining caramel sauce and vanilla extract, then brush the entire surface of the crescent ring with this glaze.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until the dough turns golden brown and the apples become tender.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle chopped pecans over the top.
- Slice and serve warm, drizzling additional caramel sauce if desired for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Select firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for balanced sweetness and structural integrity during baking.
- Cut apple slices uniformly thin to ensure even cooking and prevent soggy or undercooked sections in the ring.
- Use pre-made refrigerated crescent roll dough for quick assembly, or create homemade dough for a more authentic texture.
- Prevent dough from sticking by lightly flouring your work surface before arranging the triangular sections.
- Experiment with alternative nut toppings like walnuts or almonds for varied flavor and crunch profiles.
- Accommodate gluten-free diets by substituting crescent roll dough with gluten-free puff pastry or specialized dough.
- Reduce sugar content by using sugar-free caramel sauce and limiting powdered sugar dusting for health-conscious variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg