Easy 2-Ingredient Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups
If you're looking for a stress-free dessert that tastes like fall in every bite, these Easy 2-ingredient cinnamon roll apple pie cups are a total game-changer. With just two simple ingredients (store-bought cinnamon roll dough and apple pie filling), you can whip up warm, gooey mini apple pies that feel just like homemade
Servings: cups
Equipment
- 1 cupcake tin
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
- 1 cup canned apple pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a standard 12-cup cupcake pan with cooking spray.
- Separate the cinnamon rolls and set the icing aside for later. Place one cinnamon roll into each muffin cup.1 can refrigerated cinnamon rolls
- Using your fingers or a small rolling pin, press and flatten each roll into the bottom of the pan and slightly up the sides to form a cinnamon roll crust.
- Spoon about 1 to 2 tablespoons of apple filling into each cinnamon roll cup, making sure not to overflow.1 cup canned apple pie filling
- Bake for 13 to 17 minutes, or until the cinnamon buns are puffed and golden brown.
- Let the cinnamon roll apple pie cups cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes before removing them. Then transfer to a wire rack.
- Warm the reserved icing (if needed) to room temperature, then drizzle over the top of the warm rolls before serving.
Notes
Add-Ons & Substitutions
- Add a sprinkle of brown sugar or apple pie spice to the filling for extra warmth
- Swap in homemade apple pie filling made with diced apples, lemon juice, and cinnamon
- Top with a drizzle of caramel sauce for caramel apple pies
- Try cream cheese icing instead of the classic glaze from the can
- Skip the icing topping, and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Expert Tips
- If the apple slices in your filling feel too thick, you can slice them lengthwise to make them thinner, or chop them into smaller pieces so they’re easier to scoop into the cups.
- Don’t skip greasing the muffin tin—even with nonstick pans, the cinnamon roll dough can stick to the bottom of the pan
- If you’re storing leftovers, let them cool completely and store in an airtight container with a piece of plastic wrap or aluminum foil over the top
- These mini pies are best enjoyed warm—pop them in the air fryer or oven for a few minutes to reheat
