Our cinnamon glazed apple pie bites are made with brown sugar, warm fall spices, and chopped apples wrapped inside a soft and flakey crescent roll that’s baked and on the table in less than 25 minutes! These remind me so much of homemade apple pie but much less work!

Why this recipe works

The aroma of these apple pie bites baking in the oven is enough to win you over. Plus, they’re really easy to make and topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze, how could you not try one?

These little pocket-sized pies are made with fresh apples (some have dried cranberries!), and crescent rolls. Perfect for a quick after-dinner treat, as a sweet appetizer, or served alongside a cup of coffee on a chilly fall morning.

overhead photo of a plate of Apple Pie Bites

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

DOUGH – Crescent rolls change the game when it comes to sweet and savory foods like our turkey pepper jack roll-ups or candy cane danish. They make appetizers and desserts much easier to whip up compared to prepping your own dough.

FILLING – Some of our apple pie bites have all apple filling, while some have cranberry and apple. It’s up to you whether or not you’d like to include the cranberries, but they make a delicious addition to the sweet apples! You can also mix in some chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds if desired.

How to Make Apple Pie Bites

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

Preheat oven to 375 F. Line insulated baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Toss diced apple with ONE tablespoon of the melted butter. Set remaining butter aside.
Combine the buttered apples with the brown sugar mixture. Toss until apples are coated well.

EXPERT TIP – If you would like to include cranberries in your pies, add them during this step. We chose to do half of our hand pies with cranberries and apples and half with just apples. Use 2 Tablespoons to do half the recipe with cranberries OR 1/4 cup cranberries for all of the pies. You can also simply sprinkle the cranberries on top of the scooped apple mixture if only doing half with cranberries.
Working on the baking sheet, separate crescents into triangles. Place one heaping tablespoon of apple mixture at the wide end of each triangle.
Starting at the wide end, roll the crescent up. Tuck in any filling that may have fallen out and seal the edges at both ends. Brush each pocket with the remaining butter.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until pockets are golden brown.
Combine glaze ingredients until smooth. Remove pies from oven and cool 5 minutes on a wire rack. Drizzle with cinnamon glaze, if desired. Serve warm.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

What kind of apple should I use?

You can use whatever your favorite type of apple is for this recipe. Some prefer to use Granny Smith for tartness, while others prefer a sweeter apple like Honeycrisp, Gala, Golden Delicious, or Red Delicious.

How do I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an air-tight container kept at room temperature for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave, air fryer, or oven.

Serving Suggestions

Serve apple pie bites warm as is or with our simple cinnamon glaze drizzled on top. These little hand pies are the perfect size to enjoy with tea or coffee in the morning but are sweet enough to enjoy for dessert as well. If serving with dessert, try a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side!

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