Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups Recipe
Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups are a delightful individual dessert combining soft, sweet cinnamon roll dough with a spiced apple pie filling. These easy-to-make cups blend classic flavors of apple, cinnamon, and nutmeg with a buttery dough base, topped with optional pecans and raisins, and finished with a drizzle of icing and a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect warm treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 individual cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cinnamon Roll Dough
- 1 can of refrigerated cinnamon roll dough (8 rolls)
Apple Pie Filling
- 2 cups diced apples (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional)
- ¼ cup raisins (optional)
Toppings
- 1–2 tablespoons icing from the cinnamon roll package
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cinnamon roll apple pie cups.
- Prepare Apples: In a medium bowl, toss the diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until well coated. If using, stir in chopped pecans and raisins for added texture and flavor.
- Prepare Cinnamon Roll Dough: Open the can of refrigerated cinnamon roll dough and separate the rolls gently. Place each dough piece into the cups of a greased muffin tin, pressing down and up the sides to form a cup shape.
- Fill Dough Cups: Spoon the apple mixture into each cinnamon roll dough cup evenly, filling nearly to the top.
- Bake: Bake the filled cups for 20-25 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through, and the apple filling is bubbly and tender.
- Add Icing: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the apple pie cups to cool slightly for 5 minutes. Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of the cinnamon roll icing over each cup while warm.
- Serve: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top or on the side for a creamy, delicious finish.
Notes
- You can substitute pecans and raisins with walnuts or dried cranberries for a different flavor.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance with the sweetness of the dough and sugar.
- Make sure to press the dough firmly into the muffin cups to prevent leaks during baking.
- For a dairy-free option, use a vegan ice cream alternative.
- These cups are best eaten the day they are made but can be stored in the fridge and reheated gently.
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