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Most kiddos are already back to school but where I live, we don’t go back to school until the day after Labor Day. I honestly have always thought that was normal just because of where I grew up but I guess we’re really different from the rest of the country! I can’t believe it’s already another start to a new school year and I can’t believe it’s already time for apples :) my favorite fruit!
When I was young, I could eat apples for all three meals. My parents would ask me what I’d want after dinner since my dad always made us eat a serving of fruit every evening, and I’d happily exclaim, “apple!” I really need to get Jason and I out to an apple orchard this year. I think my favorite variety of apples are honeycrisp and gala apples. I’m not a huge fan of red delicious (so waxy!) or any other ones. Do you have any favorites? I haven’t tried pink lady apples yet so maybe I’ll pick them up next time I head to Safeway. When I was there this second time around to pick up ingredients for this recipe, they had mounds of mounds of various types of apples in their fruit section! Talk about love! Anyway, I picked up granny smiths this time around. They’re my favorite to bake with because they hold up so well and the tart and sweet flavors are perfect.
These apple cinnamon cream cheese roll-ups are so easy to make and they taste so much like Fall! Baking is about to come full-circle in the coming months so why not start out with something simple and delicious? I bet the kiddos will love helping out and they will easily devour these! They’re perfect snacks for after school or as a breakfast treat!
Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Roll-Ups
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (59 ml) water
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 granny smith apple, diced into small cubes
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- One can of crescent rolls
For the cream cheese glaze
- 2 ounces (57 g) plain cream cheese, room temperature
- ⅓ cup (40 g) confectioners sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (191 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add water, granulated sugar, granny smith apple, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to coat well and let simmer, stirring often, for 10 minutes or until the apples are tender.1/4 cup (59 ml) water, 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar, 1 granny smith apple, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, Pinch of ground nutmeg
- Mix together cornstarch and water until no more lumps remain. Pour into apple mixture and stir to incorporate. Let mixture thicken, about 3 minutes, then remove from heat.1 teaspoon cornstarch, 2 teaspoons water
- Open the Pillsbury® crescent rolls packaging and lay the 8 triangles onto the baking sheet.One can of crescent rolls
- Using a tablespoon, spoon the filling onto the widest part of the dough then gently roll it up, pinching the sides of the dough together. It’s okay if some of the filling falls out, just push it back in. Repeat for the other rolls.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown on the outside.
- Remove and let cool while you make the cream cheese glaze.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cream cheese, confectioners sugar, and milk.2 ounces (57 g) plain cream cheese, 1/3 cup (40 g) confectioners sugar, 2 tablespoons milk
- Place the glaze into a small plastic bag then snip one corner. Generously glaze the top of the rolls. You can use more for dipping, if desired.
Julie,
Any thoughts on using apple pie filling instead of the fresh apples? Apples aren’t in season where I’m from, but these would be perfect in the picnic basket dinner date I’m planning! Also, maybe a cinnamon sugar dusting before the cream cheese to add another small layer of sweetness?
Curious to hear your thoughts!
Thanks!
Apple pie filling would work great! And the dusting of cinnamon would be a wonderful addition :) I love your thoughts!
These are amazing my grandKids love these and love helping me make them, we have used all kinds of fruit fillings as well so delicious, another way we like is to put the sweetened cream cheese inside the pastry with fruit on top then roll, bake and sprinkle with powder sugar
Julie, thanks for sharing this easy and delicious roll-ups recipe. Made these tonight and we ate it all in one sitting.
I’m so glad you all enjoyed it! :)
Oh i love (and miss) Pillsbury products in general. These look amaaaazing.
I totally get your love for apples. I hold true to trying to eat one everyday…cause you know, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” I totally believe that!! I also like to have fruit with dinner. These look easy and fabulous with the cream cheese. First time on you blog Julie, LOVE. Thanks for sharing :)
So glad you found me, Kelly!
Wowzers! These look incredible. I want to eat like a dozen!
Apple season is truly my favorite! We visit my family in Michigan every October for apple and pumpkin picking, donut and cider eating, and of course family time! Can’t wait to make these easy peasy roll ups!! (OH! And, in MI, we always went back to school late August, around my birthday and now they don’t go back until after Labor Day. Here in MS? They go back the first of August! Crazy cakes!) :) xoxo
Julie, your roll-ups look very inviting. Love the cream cheese glaze.
I think you need to go apple picking too. Such fun!! We’re loving Honeycrisp, but Russets are my favourite for baking.