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Apple Finger Pies are WHAT exactly??
It is no secret that I am not the apple pie baker in the house. That crown clearly belongs to my husband, because He makes a fantastic apple pie!
But I can really knock it out of the park with mini-pies. Of course, I use store bought dough (so what?), but we like them. Even better is that my kids can make them!
5 years ago, we were featured in a family publication in our local newspaper, and my son Noah made our recipe for finger pies. He was so much more meticulous than I could ever be, resulting in perfect apple finger pies. I look back fondly on these photos, because the boys were SO small! (photos courtesy of the Greenwood Daily Journal).
(we also made taco salad cups)
trying to let NOAH do it himself!
I recently shared my apple finger pies on a segment of IndyStyle (watch HERE), and the crew loved them! That’s why I updated this recipe to share it with you all again. I mean, 2010 was a LONG time ago, right?
This recipe comes together quickly, making it perfect for family gatherings, tailgating, or a quick dessert.
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Give these a try and let me know what you think. Forgive the rough photos- they were taken on set between segments.
I hope you love these apple finger pies! Here’s the recipe:
Total Servings 16
15 minPrep (inc. refrigeration & rest time)
15 minCook Time
30 minTotal Time
Ingredients
- 1/2 C sugar
- 3 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
- 4 Tb butter, melted
- 2 large Granny Smith apples unpeeled, cut into wedges.
- 2- 8 oz cans of crescent roll dough
- 8 oz block of cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 C powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the first 3 ingredients; In another bowl melt the butter in the microwave.
- Lay out all 16 crescent roll triangles.
- Brush each with butter and sprinkle each evenly with the spice mixture.
- Place 1 apple slice at the bottom of each triangle and roll up crescent roll style.
- It is okay if a bit of apple is showing.
- Place each piece on a cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Brush with any remaining butter and bake for 13-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile blend the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a bowl.
- Place in a sandwich bag, snip off one end and squeeze the icing over each little finger pie.
- Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Important Notes
If you kids don’t like the peel it turns out the same using an unpeeled apple.
