Description
Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful combination of classic cinnamon rolls and the comforting flavors of apple pie. Soft, fluffy, and filled with spiced apples, these rolls offer a warm aroma that envelops your home, making them perfect for brunches, family gatherings, or a cozy afternoon snack. The sweet and tart apple filling balances beautifully with the soft dough, topped off with a creamy icing that adds the finishing touch. Easy to make using pre-made cinnamon rolls, this recipe is both time-efficient and satisfying, ensuring that everyone will be asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packs Pillsbury Grands cinnamon rolls
- 4 large apples (2 Honeycrisp and 2 Granny Smith)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (dissolved in 3 tbsp water)
- 5 tbsp butter (partially melted)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2–1 tsp cinnamon (based on your preference)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin tin with softened butter.
- Slice and dice the apples, then mix them with brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, melted butter, and cornstarch in a bowl. Heat until thickened.
- Press each cinnamon roll into the muffin cups to create a cavity for the apple filling.
- Fill each roll with the apple mixture using a slotted spoon.
- In another bowl, prepare streusel topping by mixing melted butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle over each filled roll.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Whisk together icing ingredients while baking; drizzle over cooled rolls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (75g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg