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Apple Pie Cups with a cinnamon roll crust on a wire rack after baking
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Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups

Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups are like mini apple pies with a pillowy soft crust and a velvety apple pie filling.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple pie cups, cinnamon roll apple pie, cinnamon roll apple pie cups
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Cindy

Ingredients

  • 2 13-oz packages refrigerated cinnamon roll dough I used Pillsbury
  • 1 21-oz can apple pie filling
  • icing from cinnamon roll package, or ice cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 12-cup standard muffin tin with nonstick baking spray.
  • Lightly flour a work surface. Open the cinnamon roll package and remove one cinnamon roll. Flatten it with your fingertips on the work surface (you can also use a rolling pin).
  • Then press the flattened cinnamon roll into one muffin cup to fit. Repeat for the remaining muffin cups.
  • Spoon apple pie filling into each muffin cup until 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until puffy and golden.
  • Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  • Slide a small spatula around the edges to remove the cups.
  • Optional: Heat the icing in the microwave for 10 seconds on low-power and then drizzle onto the cups. Alternatively, serve with ice cream or caramel sauce.

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Notes

  • If you use a brand of cinnamon roll dough other than Pillsbury, use the oven temperature and baking time specified on the package instructions.
  • Homemade Apple Pie Filling: to make your own filling, simmer the following in a saucepan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until soft:
    • 4 large apples (Granny Smoth, Honeycrisp, Spy etc.), peeled and sliced
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1/4 cup sugar until soft
  • Large Cinnamon Rolls: To use them, you'll need to cut them to fit the muffin cups and piece leftover strips together for additional cups.
  • Make Ahead: You can make apple pie cups one day ahead of time and store at room temperature in an airtight container. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 32g