Quick Fruit and Nut Crescent Rolls Recipe

Name: Quick Fruit and Nut Crescent Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 ounces crescent rolls (3 cans of 9 crescent rolls, Pillsbury is fine for this); ½ cup plum preserves (or you can use raspberry or your favorite jam); ¼ cup granny smith apple, diced very fine; 14 pear, diced very fine; ½ cup pecans, chopped fine (half for the filling and half for a garnish); 8 ounces cream cheese (1 container of soft spreadable cream cheese); ⅛ cup raisins (optional, and fine chopped); ½ teaspoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons honey (warmed up); 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon juice (just enough to moisten the sugar for a glaze)

Servings: persons

24 ounces crescent rolls (3 cans of 9 crescent rolls, Pillsbury is fine for this)
½ cup plum preserves (or you can use raspberry or your favorite jam)
¼ cup granny smith apple, diced very fine
14 pear, diced very fine
½ cup pecans, chopped fine (half for the filling and half for a garnish)
8 ounces cream cheese (1 container of soft spreadable cream cheese)
⅛ cup raisins (optional, and fine chopped)
½ teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey (warmed up)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice (just enough to moisten the sugar for a glaze)

1
Fruit sauce -- Making the fruit sauce.
2
Add the apple, pear and lemon juice to a small bowl and cover with saran wrap and microwave 2-3 minutes just until slightly soft.
3
Add the preserves and cook another minute until all combined.
4
Remove and chill 30 minutes before using.
5
Rolls -- Unroll the crescent rolls and pull apart at the seams.
6
Spread a little of the cream cheese on each rolls and then top with the fruit mixture.
7
Top with the nuts and raisins which are optional if you want.
8
Roll up and place on a ungreased cookie sheet.
9
Bake -- Preheat oven to 375.
10
Before cooking, melt the honey in the microwave and brush on top of the crescent rolls.
11
Bake according to directions.
12
Approximately 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
13
Glaze -- Mix the lemon juice with the powdered sugar, just enough to make a nice glaze to drizzle over the the cooled rolls.
14
Don't make it too thin and then top with remaining nuts.
15
Serve at room temperature or warm right out of the oven.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 ounces crescent rolls (3 cans of 9 crescent rolls, Pillsbury is fine for this), ½ cup plum preserves (or you can use raspberry or your favorite jam), ¼ cup granny smith apple, diced very fine, 14 pear, diced very fine, and more.

Yes, Quick Fruit and Nut Crescent Rolls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Quick Fruit and Nut Crescent Rolls

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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