Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups

Name: Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups
Prep time: PT15MIN
Cook time: PT25MIN
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 can (8 count) refrigerated cinnamon roll dough (with icing); 2 medium tart apples (like Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced small; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp brown sugar, packed; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker filling); Pinch of salt; 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

Recipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-11-27 |23 Comments

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Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups

PREP15 min

COOK25 min

This Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups recipe transforms classic flavors into an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for any gathering or sweet craving!

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6SERVINGS

Ingredients

1 can (8 count) refrigerated cinnamon roll dough (with icing)
2 medium tart apples (like Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced small
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp brown sugar, packed
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker filling)
Pinch of salt
1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a standard muffin tin.
2
Flatten each cinnamon roll and press into prepared muffin cups, forming little "pie crust" cups.
3
In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, lemon juice, and cornstarch (if using). Cook 4-6 minutes, stirring often, until apples are soft and syrupy. Let cool 5 minutes.
4
Spoon apple filling evenly into the cinnamon roll cups.
5
Bake 13-16 minutes until edges are golden and rolls are set. Cool in pan 5 minutes, then remove to wire rack.
6
Warm the included icing then drizzle generously over each cup. Serve warm!