Preheat oven to 375° (or according to package directions)
While oven in preheating, mix together pumpkin puree, apricot jam, and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
Open crescent roll can and gently separate. Working one at a time, spread a thin layer on each crescent roll and starting at large end roll up. Place on baking sheet.
When all 8 crescents have been rolled, bake for 9-12 minutes (or according to package directions), until golden on top.
While crescents are cooking, mix together 3 Tablespoons of vanilla frosting, 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, and orange food dye if desired. Put into pastry bag.