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Cinnamon roll apple pie
Isla Marie

Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie

Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie is a warm, gooey dessert that combines tender spiced apples with soft cinnamon roll dough instead of traditional pie crust. Finished with sweet icing, this easy baked dessert delivers the comfort of apple pie with the indulgence of cinnamon rolls in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls icing reserved
  • 4 –5 medium apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • Optional: extra cinnamon sugar for topping

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish.
  2. In a bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
  3. Cut cinnamon rolls into quarters. Press half of the pieces firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the pie dish to form the base.
  4. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll base.
  5. Arrange remaining cinnamon roll pieces over the apples, leaving small gaps.
  6. Drizzle melted butter evenly over the top.
  7. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden and the apple filling is bubbling.
  8. Warm the reserved icing slightly and drizzle over the pie while warm.
  9. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.

Video

Notes

  • Use firm apples to prevent a watery filling
  • Do not overfill the pie dish
  • Let the pie rest slightly for cleaner slices
  • Best served warm