Our recipe creator decided to make Apple Crescent Cups instead of an entire apple pie because she assumed there was no way she and her husband would eat the whole pie. This way, they could give the individual cups away to friends and family. But be warned … these apple delights turned out so good, the pair ended up eating them all anyway!
These Apple Crescent Cups are made with Clarksburg Vanilla Spice Hard Cider, but you can also substitute our Semi-Sweet or Dry varieties. The homemade apple mixture is the key to making this dessert shine. By making your own filling, you control which apples you choose (we like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, but any firm, tart variety will do) and can adjust the spice level to your liking. Plus, cooking the apples in our cider gives them an extra infusion of flavor.
After you make the apple filling, you’re nearly finished. We recommend using pre-made honey butter crescent rolls for the pastry crust. Simply arrange the pre-cut triangles from the crescent rolls into the individual cups in a cupcake tin. After baking, sprinkle them with powdered sugar for a final homemade touch.
