Apple Pie Egg Rolls

Last Updated on March 29, 2026 by Lisa Keys

Let's get ready for the Big Game! Cheer for your favorite team, enjoy the halftime show, and share delicious snacks like these apple pie egg rolls.

When it comes to game-day food, the hottest trend transforms popular party flavors into finger foods using egg roll wrappers. You can stuff everything from chili to pizza into a wrapper and then bake, fry, or boil it. I'm gearing up for the game with Twin Dragon Egg Roll Wrappers-how about you?

Win the party MVP award with my innovative recipe for spiced apple pie egg rolls Pretzel Sticks. These snacks deliver a tasty mouthful of spicy-sweet filling. Besides, Pennsylvanians know it's not a party without pretzels-especially warm, soft pretzel sticks. Give them a try!

Culinary challenges are a favorite activity of mind, so I was delighted when JSL foods invited me to participate in a recipe contest. The company sent me Twin Dragon Asian Wrappers "looking for recipes that completely change how you envision and present "Game Day" finger foods that will leave us saying "TOUCHDOWN." 

Recipe Inspiration: Apple Pie Egg Roll Pretzels

Game on! My brain went into overdrive to create a completely original, never-before-seen appetizer. As an Italian, a military mom, and a Philadelphia-area local, I drew inspiration from these fun pretzel facts to craft my big game recipe:

• The Italian Connection: Legend says an Italian monk invented the pretzel in 610 A.D. He folded strips of dough to resemble the crossed arms of praying children, rewarding them for learning their prayers. He called these "little rewards," or pretiola.
• The Military & Philly History: In 1864, Philadelphia vendors sold pretzels at the Great Central Fair to raise money for the "aid and comfort" of Northern soldiers.

What makes it a soft pretzel stick?

Dipping the egg roll wrappers in the alkaline baking soda bath gives the soft pretzel sticks the beautiful burnished crust and the unique indelible pretzel flavor. Further, it creates the crisp texture on the outside and soft on the inside.

Stuffed Egg Roll Pretzel Sticks Prep

• First, to make the egg roll pretzel dough, the wrappers take a dip in a hot baking soda bath.
• The wrappers are then brushed with ghee (clarified butter), sprinkled with spicy cinnamon-sugar and dotted with fresh apples.
• Finally, I roll them up jelly roll style and either pinch the ends under for pretzel sticks or twist them up into that familiar pretzel shape.
• Brush on some more buttery flavor, sprinkle with flaky salt and bake.

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside these egg roll pretzel sticks are filled with spicy sweet apples. Warm from the oven try dipping them in caramel sauce. Touchdown! For the savory extra point try substituting cheese sticks or hotdogs for the apples and sweet spices and serve with your favorite mustard or pub spread. Enjoy the game.

Apple Pie Egg Rolls

Lisa Keys

Stuffed with sweet 'n spicy apples these egg roll pretzel sticks served warm will have your guests cheering 

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course appetizers

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 73 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
• 4 cups of water
• 3 tablespoons baking soda
• 12 Twin Dragons Eggroll Wrappers
• 2 tablespoons ghee clarified butter*
• 1 cup small dice apple
• Finishing salt of your choice

Instructions

 

• Heat oven 425F. Line a sheet pan with a single layer of paper towels. Line a second sheet pan with parchment paper.
• In small bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon and cayenne pepper; set aside.
• In a deep skillet, bring 4 cups of water to a low boil. Add baking soda to water stirring until dissolved.
• Working with 1 egg roll wrapper at a time, submerge wrapper in simmering water. Cook for 20 to 25 seconds.
• Using a slotted spoon, lift wrapper from skillet letting excess water drain back into skillet. Lay wrapper flat on paper towel lined surface.
• Leaving ½-inch edge on all sides, brush wrapper lightly with ghee.
• Sprinkle evenly with a heaping teaspoon of sugar mixture.
• Sprinkle 2 generous tablespoons of apples evenly on top.
• Starting at 1 corner point, roll wrapper tightly, jelly-roll style, to opposite point. Fold sides under to seal and place on baking sheet.
• Brush lightly with ghee and sprinkle with finishing salt.
• Repeat with remaining wrappers to make 12 pretzels.
• Bake 10 minutes or until brown like a pretzel.
• Serve warm with caramel for dipping.

Notes

For a savory pretzel stick, try filling the egg roll pretzel dough with a cheese stick or a hotdog in place of the spiced apple filling 

*Ghee also known as clarified butter has a high smoke point and tolerates baking at 425F without burning

Nutrition

Calories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 895mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.5mg

Keyword apples, cinnamon-sugar, egg rolls, game day, potstickers, pretzel sticks, soft pretzel, wontons

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