Apple Cinnamon Croissant
Flaky, buttery croissant dough filled with a sweet and tart apple filling, and a warm cinnamon spice blend. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 package 8 ounces refrigerated croissant dough
- 2 medium apples Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 teaspoons milk or water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and lemon juice. Stir until apples are coated.
- Gently unroll croissant dough onto a lightly floured surface and separate into triangles.
- Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of apple filling onto the wider end of each triangle.
- Roll up each croissant from the wide end to the tip and place on the prepared baking sheet, tip tucked underneath.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and filling is bubbly.
- Let croissants cool slightly. Whisk powdered sugar and milk/water to make a glaze. Drizzle glaze over cooled croissants.