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If you love apple pie and cinnamon rolls, this apple pie cinnamon roll recipe is going to be right up your alley. It takes a simple tube of cinnamon rolls and a can of apple pie filling and turns them into something that feels homemade and bakery-level without actually doing much work. It’s one of those desserts that looks like you tried really hard, even though you didn’t.
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I made these on a random afternoon and immediately knew they were staying in the rotation. The cinnamon roll becomes the crust, the apple filling bakes into it, and the graham cracker topping gives it that classic pie texture.
Why You’ll Love It
What I love about this apple pie cinnamon roll recipe is how easy it is to throw together. There’s no dough to mix, no filling to cook down, and no complicated steps. You’re basically assembling and baking.
Each one bakes up in its own little muffin cavity, so you get individual apple pie cinnamon roll portions that are perfect for serving. They’re great for holidays, weekend desserts, or honestly just when you want something warm and sweet without spending an hour in the kitchen.
Ingredients And Tools
You only need a handful of ingredients for this apple pie cinnamon roll recipe. One tube of Grand’s cinnamon rolls, a can of apple pie filling, and a couple of graham crackers for that crumb topping. That’s it.
You’ll also want a 5-cup muffin tin, parchment paper, and a rolling pin so you can flatten the cinnamon rolls without them sticking.
How To Make It
Prep
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and lightly greasing your muffin tin. Don’t skip the grease, because the cinnamon roll dough will expand as it bakes.
Take the cinnamon rolls out of the tube and work with them one at a time. Place each roll between two pieces of parchment paper and gently roll it out until it’s wide enough to press into a muffin cup. You want it thin enough to stretch, but not so thin that it tears apart.
Press the flattened dough into the muffin cavity, making sure it covers the bottom and comes up the sides as much as possible. If it cracks or splits, just pinch it back together with your fingers. It doesn’t have to look perfect.
Fill And Bake
Spoon one to two heaping tablespoons of apple pie filling into each cinnamon roll crust. Try not to overfill them or the filling will bubble over while baking.
Crush the graham crackers and sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the top of the apple filling. This step really makes the apple pie cinnamon roll taste like an actual mini pie instead of just a filled cinnamon roll.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and the dough is fully cooked through. The filling should be bubbling and the edges slightly crisp.
Let them cool for about 10 minutes before removing them from the pan. This gives the apple pie cinnamon roll time to set up so it doesn’t fall apart when you lift it out.
Serving Tips And Variations
These are incredible served warm with vanilla ice cream. The contrast between the hot apple pie cinnamon roll and cold ice cream is hard to beat.
You can drizzle caramel sauce over the top, add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, or even use the icing that comes with the cinnamon rolls for an extra layer of sweetness. If you really want to dress them up, a little whipped cream and chopped pecans wouldn’t hurt either.
Wrap-Up
This apple pie cinnamon roll recipe is simple, quick, and delivers big flavor without much effort. It’s one of those desserts that feels nostalgic and comforting but still fun enough to serve to guests.
If you’re looking for something easy that still feels special, this apple pie cinnamon roll is a solid move. Make them once and you’ll see what I mean.
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Ingredients
- 1 Tube Grand’s Cinnamon Rolls 5-count
- 1 Can Apple Pie Filling
- 2 Whole Graham Crackers crushed
- Vanilla Ice Cream or Favorite Topping optional, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 5-cup muffin tin.
- Remove the cinnamon rolls from the tube. Working one at a time, place a cinnamon roll between two pieces of parchment paper and flatten it with a rolling pin.
- Gently press the flattened cinnamon roll into a muffin tin cavity, making sure it covers the bottom and stretches up the sides as far as possible. Ensure there are no gaps or tears in the dough. Repeat with remaining rolls.
- Spoon 1-2 heaping tablespoons of apple pie filling into each cinnamon roll crust.
- Crush two whole graham crackers and evenly sprinkle the crumbs over the apple pie filling in each muffin cup.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the dough is fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
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