Mini Apple Pie Bites

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.

More Recipes To Try

If you love these mini apple pie bites, be sure to check out these other delicious recipes:

• Homemade Apple Pie a la Mode
• 15+ Best Apple Pie Recipes
• Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie

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