Crescent Wrapped Caramel Apple Slices
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These crescent-wrapped caramel apples are an easy, kid-friendly dessert that looks impressive but comes together with just a few simple ingredients. Whole apples are wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough, baked until golden and tender, then filled with warm caramel for the perfect gooey fall-style treat. Slice them into pieces and dip into the extra caramel for a fun dessert everyone will love.
If you love easy family desserts and fun treats to bake with kids, be sure to check out my other simple recipes and sweet ideas that are perfect for parties, holidays, and everyday treats like mini monkey bread, no-bake banana split cake, and chocolate pudding popsicles.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Super easy to make
- Only a few ingredients
- Fun dessert kids can help assemble
- Perfect for fall, parties, or family nights
- Looks impressive, but takes very little effort
Ingredients
Apples (firm baking apples work best)
Refrigerated crescent roll dough
Caramel sauce (for filling and dipping)
Optional: whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Core each apple and scoop out some of the center to create space for the caramel filling later.
- Wrap each apple with two crescent roll triangles, covering the apple completely.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and the apple is tender.
- Remove from the oven and carefully pour caramel sauce into the hollow center of each apple.
- Place on a plate and slice into wedges.
- Dip the slices into the caramel that spills onto the plate and top with whipped cream if desired.
Tips for Best Results
- Choose apples that hold their shape when baked (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Fuji).
- Don’t overfill the caramel before slicing — add more for dipping after.
- If the dough browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil during the last few minutes.
- Let the apples cool slightly before slicing so the caramel thickens.
Variations
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on the dough before baking
- Add chopped nuts to the caramel filling
- Drizzle with melted chocolate after slicing
- Use flavored caramel for extra richness
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for serving
🍨 What to Serve With Crescent Apple Slices
These are delicious with:
- vanilla ice cream
- whipped cream
- extra caramel drizzle
- chopped pecans
- powdered sugar dusting
Storing
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat in the oven or microwave until warm before serving.
FAQs
Can I prep these ahead of time?
You can core and wrap the apples ahead, but bake just before serving for best texture.
Do I have to peel the apples?
No — the peel helps the apples hold their shape while baking.
Can I use homemade caramel?
Absolutely! Any thick caramel sauce works well.
Serving Size
Makes about 4 wrapped apples, depending on size.
Each apple slices into several pieces for sharing.
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Ingredients
- 4 Granny Smith Apples scoop out the center core and some of the flesh
- 1 package of buttery flake Pillsbury Crescent Roll dough 2 triangles per apple
- 14 oz. Caramel ice cream topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Tip: Wash the wax off of store bought apples – use warm water to melt the wax and a paper towel to rub it off. This will help prevent the dough from sliding off.
- Using a sharp knife or an apple corer hollow the apple enough to give it a cavity for plenty of caramel sauce, but still leaving enough apple flesh to enjoy with the caramel
- Unroll the crescent dough and use 2 triangles to completely cover the outside of the apple – pushing the pieces of dough together and pressing them firmly against the apple until they hold
- Place the apples on a baking sheet and bake for about 20 – 25 minutes – the apple should be tender and the dough should be golden
- The apple will be soft but still crisp
- Remove from the oven and fill the middle with caramel sauce
- Serve while it's still warm. Enjoy
Notes
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