Applesauce Crescents
Delightfully simple and irresistibly cozy, Applesauce Crescents are the ultimate treat for lovers of warm, cinnamon-spiced flavors. Made with flaky refrigerated crescent roll dough, these pastries are filled with a luscious mixture of applesauce, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Brushed with melted butter before baking, they emerge golden-brown and buttery soft in just 12 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, these tender crescents can be finished with a dusting of powdered sugar for a touch of elegance. With only 10 minutes of prep, Applesauce Crescents are a quick and easy recipe that’s as comforting as homemade apple pie, but so much simpler!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 0.5 cup applesauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a small bowl, combine the applesauce, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Stir well and set aside.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 triangles along the perforations.
Place about 1 tablespoon of the applesauce mixture near the wide base of each crescent triangle. Avoid overfilling to prevent leakage during baking.
Starting from the wide end, gently roll up each crescent triangle toward the tip, making sure the filling stays inside.
Arrange the rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for expansion during baking.
Lightly brush the tops of the crescents with the melted butter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
Remove from the oven and let the crescents cool for 5 minutes. If desired, dust with powdered sugar for a finishing touch.
Serve warm and enjoy your Applesauce Crescents!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
967 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.7 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1784 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.2 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.8 g | ||
| Protein | 16.5 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 128 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
