Country French Apple Crescent Dessert Casserole

Wake up your family with the wonderfully intoxicating aroma of freshly baked apples and spices. ...MORE + LESS -

2 tbsp (25 mL) sugar

1/2 -1 tsp (2-5 mL) cinnamon

1 can (235 g) Pillsbury* Crescents

1 large apple, cut into 8 slices

1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar

1/2 cup (125 mL) whipping cream

1 tbsp (15 mL) almond extract or amaretto

1 egg

1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced almonds

cinnamon

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1

Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Combine 2 tbsp (25 mL) sugar and 1/2 -1 tsp (2-5 mL) cinnamon.
2

Separate dough into 8 triangles; sprinkle sugar mixture into each triangle, flattening each slightly.
3

Place apple on shortest side of each triangle; tuck in edges around apple slice. Roll up, starting at shortest side and rolling to opposite point. Seal all seams.
4

Place point side down in ungreased 9-inch (23 cm) round baking pan or pie pan, placing long side of 7 filled crescents around outside edge of dish and 1 in center.
5

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
6

Combine all sauce ingredients. Remove baking pan from oven.
7

Spoon sauce evenly over partially baked rolls. Sprinkle with almonds and cinnamon. Return to oven.
8

Bake for an additional 13 to 18 minutes or until deep golden brown. If necessary, cover with foil during last 5 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning.
9

Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.