Maple Apple Crescent Loaf
Indulge in the cozy, fall-inspired decadence of this Maple Apple Crescent Loaf—a delightful twist on classic pastries that’s as simple to make as it is delicious. Featuring buttery refrigerated crescent roll dough braided around a luscious filling of cinnamon-spiced apples sweetened with brown sugar, this loaf is baked to golden perfection and finished with a rich maple glaze. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a snack on a crisp autumn day, this recipe comes together with minimal prep time and maximum flavor. Whether you're hosting guests or treating yourself, the irresistible aroma and sweet, flaky layers of this loaf are sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Butter (unsalted, melted)
- 0.25 cups Maple syrup
- 0.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk (or cream)
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and arrange the triangles in a rectangle shape on the parchment-lined baking sheet, overlapping the edges slightly to form a solid base. Press the seams together to seal.
Spoon the apple mixture evenly down the center of the dough, leaving about 2 inches of dough on either side.
Using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors, cut 1-inch strips along both sides of the dough, stopping at the apple filling. Fold the strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braided look.
Brush the braided loaf with the melted butter to enhance browning.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through. Let it cool slightly on the baking sheet.
While the loaf cools, prepare the maple glaze by whisking together the maple syrup, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
Once the loaf has cooled for about 10 minutes, drizzle the maple glaze generously over the top.
Slice and serve while warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2732 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.0 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.8 g | 239% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3599 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 411.8 g | 150% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 262.3 g | ||
| Protein | 34.9 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 547 mg | 12% | |
*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.
