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Apple Pie Croissants

Simply fill store-bought croissants with homemade apple pie filling then drizzle with vanilla icing, Enjoy!
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4

Ingredients

CROISSANTS:

  • 4 store-bought croissants

APPLE FILLING:

  • 2 lg. Granny Smith apples
  • 1 T. lemon juice
  • 3 T. butter
  • 1/4 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 T. heavy cream

ICING:

  • 1 1/2 c. confectioners’ sugar
  • 4 T. milk
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  • APPLE FILLING: In a small skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced apples and sauté until tender. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt and cook for a couple minutes more.
  • Split the croissants in half lengthwise but not all the way through leaving a hinge. Spoon the apple filling into the croissants.
  • Bake the croissants for 10 minutes. Cool for 5-10 minutes before icing.
  • ICING: In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, milk and vanilla. Spoon over each croissant. Enjoy!