Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie
A cozy and crowd-pleasing dessert that combines soft cinnamon-roll spirals with tender, cinnamon-kissed apple filling. This Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie brings the comforting flavors of two classic treats into one warm, gooey bake - perfect for holidays, brunches, or a simple family night in.
Equipment
- 9-inch pie dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Knife and cutting board
- Foil (for tenting during baking)
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 tubes refrigerated cinnamon-roll dough 8 rolls each
- 4 cups apples peeled and thinly sliced
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Optional Add-Ins:
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a bowl, toss apple slices with sugar, butter, cinnamon, cornstarch, vanilla, and lemon juice.
- Flatten 8 cinnamon rolls and press them into the bottom and sides of the dish to form a crust.
- Spoon the apple mixture into the crust evenly.
- Flatten remaining rolls slightly and place them on top of the filling.
- Tent with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool for 15 minutes, then drizzle icing over the top before serving.
Notes
Contains gluten and dairy. For best texture, use firm apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith.