Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls are a deliciously sweet breakfast recipe that combines two favorites: canned cinnamon rolls and apple pie! Soft cinnamon buns are topped off with a gooey homemade apple pie filling.
Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
There’s only one word to perfectly describe these apple pie cinnamon rolls: scrumptious. Okay, I suppose you could also use gooey, delicious, and sinful as well. The combination of a classic cinnamon roll and apple pie filling will have your mouth watering before you even take your first bite.
Apple pie cinnamon rolls have become a popular breakfast request in our house. These unique cinnamon rolls are perfect for a group breakfast. They are super easy to make and totally worth the calories!
Why We Love This Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
- Quick and easy cinnamon roll recipe.
- Only uses 5 ingredients.
- Loved by both kids and adults!
- Uses canned cinnamon rolls.
- Easy breakfast for a group of people.
- Delicious combo of two favorites: apple pie and cinnamon rolls.
Ingredients / Shopping List
- Granny Smith apples -sliced and peeled
- Brown sugar
- Butter
- Cinnamon
- Canned cinnamon buns
- Caramel Sauce
Substitutions and Additions
- APPLES: Using Granny Smith apples adds a bit of tartness that calms down the sweetness. You can use another type of apple if you prefer. Some like it sweeter, in which case you could use Gala or Honeycrisp apples instead.
- NUTS: A super common and easy addition to this recipe is nuts. Feel free to add your favorite type of nuts to this. I like to add pecans or walnuts. You can add them in the mix, or simply sprinkle them on the final product.
- RAISINS: Another common addition to this recipe is raisins. If you’re a raisin fan, they are delicious in these cinnamon rolls.
Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe
- Apple cutter
- Apple peeler
- Circular cake pan
- Serving plate
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How to Make Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
Preparing your apple cinnamon rolls will only take a few minutes. Pop the pan into the oven to bake, and get ready for your delicious, warm, and gooey breakfast.
- Combine apples, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon and heat in a saucepan until butter and sugar have melted.
- Pour the mixture into a cake pan.
- Place the cinnamon buns over the top.
- Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow the pan to cool for 5 minutes then flip it over.
- Drizzle with the glaze that came with the cinnamon buns and caramel sauce.
Storage Tips
- To Store: The cinnamon buns are best in fresh, but you can store them in an airtight container on the counter for two days.
- To Freeze: I don’t recommend freezing this recipe after it’s been baked. It doesn’t thaw quite right. This is best served fresh or reheated from the fridge.
- To Reheat: When you want to eat them, you can reheat them in the microwave for 30 seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
As long as you’re spraying the pan with nonstick spray, it should not stick.
No, you can make these with your favorite brand and style of cinnamon rolls.
Yes, you can use the premade pie filling, but it will end up with a slightly different texture. If you choose to go this route, you could use any flavor of pie filling in place of the apple pie filling as well.
You could definitely prepare this recipe the night before you plan to bake. Then you’ll just need to pop it in the oven when you wake up in the morning!
Other Easy Apple Recipes
- Homemade Apple Cider
- Hasselback Apples
- Caramel Apple Bars
- Apple Dump Cake Recipe with Gooey Caramel
- Caramel Apple Dip
- Crockpot Applesauce
Upside Down Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
- 2 Granny Smith apples peeled and diced
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 can cinnamon buns
- 1 tbsp caramel sauce
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the apples, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Heat the mixture over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until the butter and sugar have melted. Pour the mixture into a 9-inch cake Pan and spread evenly. Place the cinnamon bun on top of the apple mixture, with one in the center and the other four evenly spaced around the center.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow the pan to cool for about 5 minutes, then place a plate over the top of the pan and flip it over.
- Warm the glaze that came with the cinnamon buns and the caramel sauce together in a small bowl for about 10 seconds in the microwave. Stir them together and drizzle the caramel sauce over the top of the cinnamon buns.
Jenn’s Notes
- To Store: The cinnamon buns are best in fresh, but you can store them in an airtight container on the counter for two days.
- To Freeze: I don’t recommend freezing this recipe after it’s been baked. It doesn’t thaw quite right. This is best served fresh or reheated from the fridge.
- To Reheat: When you want to eat them, you can reheat them in the microwave for 30 seconds.
What are you suppose to do with the cinnamon rolls it doesn’t say
“Place the cinnamon bun on top of the apple mixture, with one in the center and the other four evenly spaced around the center.”
This look good I cannot wait to make them
Why would you give this one star if you haven’t made it yet?