Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups

5 from 5 votes

Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups are a quick and easy way to enjoy apple pie flavors in a personal portioned pastry. Minimal effort and made without fuss, this shortcut recipe is a tasty spin on the traditional treat--no rolling pin required.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: apple pie cups

Calories: 259kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

12.4 ounce container refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
20 ounce (½ can) apple pie filling
¼ cup walnuts chopped
2 Tablespoons caramel sauce
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Additional caramel sauce, optional garnish
Additional chopped walnuts, optional garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and grease 8 cups in a muffin tin with cooking spray.
Open the cinnamon rolls and squish them flat with your fingers or the bottom of a glass.
Push the cinnamon rolls into the tins to form a “cup” for the filling.
In a medium sized bowl, place the apple pie mix and use a fork or knife to cut the apples into bite size pieces.
Mix together the cut apple pie filling, walnuts, caramel sauce and cinnamon until well blended.
Place 1 large spoonful of the filling into each cinnamon roll cup, filling them slightly heaping full.
Bake the apple pie cups in the oven for 13-17 minutes or until the edges of the cup are golden brown and the filling is beginning to bubble.
Remove from the oven and allow the cups to cool for 5-10 minutes before removing to a cooling rack.
Drizzle with the icing from the cinnamon roll tube, caramel sauce, and chopped walnuts, optional.

Notes

Storage:

To Store: Apple Pie Cups can be loosely covered and stored at room temperature for up to 2 days. If refrigerated they will last an additional 1-2 days.
To Freeze: To freeze your Apple Pie Cups, wrap them and place them in an airtight freezer safe container or bag for 2-3 months.

Tips:

For easy cleanup, place a cookie sheet under the wire cooling rack to catch the excess frosting that will drip off of the edges.
Be sure to spray non-stick cooking spray on the bottom and sides of the pan as the cinnamon rolls will be sticky.
When flattening the cinnamon rolls, be sure to make a large enough indent for the filling to stay in the "cup."

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