Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Crescent Ring (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cans (8 oz each) crescent roll dough
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2 cups apples, peeled & diced
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp cinnamon
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup caramel sauce
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1 tbsp butter, melted
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1 tbsp coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the peeled and diced apples until evenly coated.
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Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles. On the prepared baking sheet, arrange the triangles in a sunburst pattern with the wide ends overlapping in the center, forming a circle, and the points extending outward.
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Spoon the apple and cream cheese mixture evenly around the ring, placing it on the wide ends of the crescent dough where they overlap.
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Fold the pointed ends of each triangle over the filling and tuck them underneath the wide ends in the center, creating a ring shape. Some of the filling will still be visible.
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Brush the top of the dough with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sugar for added sweetness and crunch.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and thoroughly cooked.
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While the ring is still warm, heat the caramel sauce slightly (if needed) to make it pourable. Drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the baked ring.
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Allow to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
# Notes:
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Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples work well in this recipe for their firmness and flavor.
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If caramel sauce is too thick for drizzling, warm it briefly in the microwave or in a small saucepan.
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The ring can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated before baking.
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For easier slicing, use a sharp knife and cut with a gentle sawing motion.