If you are looking for an easier way to make your favorite apple pie, make Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups. Simple ingredients make this a family favorite.
Apple Pie Recipe is always on our dessert table for the holidays. But a traditional apple pie recipe takes many steps. This recipe for apple pie cups starts with canned cinnamon rolls and they are filled with apple pie filling.
Another recipe our family enjoys is, Cinnamon Roll Pie. We love Easy Cinnamon Dessert Recipes.
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Why We Love Apple Pie Cups with Cinnamon Rolls
- Simple Ingredients – You will need 4 simple ingredients to make this quick and easy bite sized dessert.
- Minimal Prep Time – If you are looking for a dessert with all the flavors of apple pie, but easy prep time. Make this apple pie cups.
- Amazing Texture – The cinnamon roll crust bakes perfectly and is soft and chewy.
- Perfect Holiday Dessert – I love to have the kids help prepare cinnamon roll apple pie cups recipe. It is perfect for the holidays, morning breakfast, or potlucks. It is one of the 37 Best Brunch Desserts.
Ingredients
- Refrigerated Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll Dough with Icing
- Apple Pie Filling
- Caramel Sauce. (Try Easy Homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe)
- Ground Cinnamon
Scroll to the bottom and find the complete ingredient list.
Variation Ideas
- Nuts – If you want to add in extra crunch, add in chopped walnuts, pecans or sliced almonds.
- Spices – Feel free to change the spices for this recipe. You can add in nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice or allspice.
- Serving Apple Cups – This dessert is delicious as served, but even better served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Melted Butter – If you prefer, you can drizzle some melted butter over the top before serving.
- Fruit – Try peach, blueberry or cherry filling for another tasty flavor.
How to Make Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups
Step 1. First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Then spray a muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. Next, open the cinnamon rolls and flatten each of them out.
Step 2. Place the cinnamon rolls in a muffin cup. Then line the bottom and sides of the cups with the cinnamon rolls to form a cup.
Step 3. Combine the filling ingredients in a mixing bowl. Use a knife to dice up the apples in the filling.
Step 4. Then stir in the caramel sauce and cinnamon.
Step 5. Place a generous amount of the filling mixture into each of the cinnamon roll cups in the muffin tin. Bake until golden brown.
Step 6. Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Then carefully remove them and cool them on a wire rack. Heat the frosting that came with the cinnamon rolls. Drizzle on top of the cups.
Recipe Tips
- Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls – Once you have open the cans of cinnamon rolls, flatten them with your hands. Then press into the muffin pan to make sure the sides and bottom are covered.
- Filling Apple Cups – Make sure to fill the cinnamon roll cups full of the filling.
- Frosting – Use the cinnamon roll frosting packet that comes with the cinnamon rolls. Heat and then drizzle over the top for added flavor.
Storage
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. These apple pie cups also freeze well. Wrap the apple cups with plastic wrap and place in a freezer safe container.
They will stay fresh for up to 2 months. Can You Freeze Apple Pie?
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend using the regular size cinnamon rolls. This allows it to cover the muffin cups perfectly. If using large cinnamon rolls, you may need to trim it to fit easily in the muffin cups.
Yes, you can easily prepare ahead of time. Once prepared, store in an air tight container and refrigerate. They will also stay good for up to 2 days at room temperature.
If you have extra pie filling, save it for a delicious topping for your ice cream. Serve it as a side dish or you can even use it topped on your pancakes or waffles.
More Easy Apple Desserts
- Cracker Barrel Fried Apples
- Mini Apple Pie Bites Recipe
- Apple Fries
- Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs
- Apple Pie Cupcakes
I can’t wait for you to try apple pie cinnamon roll cups for a great treat. Don’t forget to leave a comment and star rating once you do.
Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups
Ingredients
- 1 can Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls with Icing 8 count
- 1 can Apple Pie Filling 20 ounces
- 2 Tablespoons Caramel Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- Open the cinnamon rolls and flatten each of them out.
- Place them in a muffin cup and line the bottom and sides of the cups with the cinnamon rolls to form a cup.
- Place the apple pie filling in a mixing bowl. Use a knife to dice up the apples in the filling. Then stir in the caramel sauce and cinnamon.
- Place some of the filling mixture into each of the cinnamon roll cups in the muffin tin. Make sure that they are pretty full.
- Bake for 14-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow the cup to cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Then carefully remove them and cool them on a wire rack.
- Heat the frosting that came with the cinnamon rolls in a microwave safe bowl for 15 seconds. Drizzle it on top of the cups and then they are ready to serve and enjoy!
