Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie
There’s something wildly comforting about warm cinnamon rolls and spiced apple pie coming together in one sweet bite. These cinnamon roll apple pies are gooey, golden, and smell like fall mornings in grandma’s kitchen. They're quick to make, dangerously delicious, and almost too cute to eat. Almost.
Ingredients
- 1 package of refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
- 1 cup apple pie filling homemade or canned
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch
- Optional: caramel sauce or whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- If using canned filling, chop apples smaller. For homemade, cook apples with butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar until soft. Mix cornstarch and water, stir in to thicken, and let cool.
- Flatten each cinnamon roll and press into muffin tin cups to form the crusts.
- Fill each cup with the apple mixture.
- Bake for 13 to 17 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle with icing.
- Add caramel sauce or nuts if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Use firm apples for homemade filling. Let filling cool before adding. Don’t overbake. Drizzle icing while warm for melt-in goodness. Store leftovers chilled and reheat before serving.