Easy cinnamon roll apple pies recipe using refrigerated cinnamon rolls and apple pie filling! This Pillsbury cinnamon roll apple pie recipe is the perfect 2-ingredient hack for a quick and easy dessert! You can even make your cinnamon roll apple pie cups with streusel topping!
*This post contains affiliate links — as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please see my disclosure for details*.
And if you like this cinnamon roll apple pie recipe , you'll love my White Forest Cake, my Protein Mug Cake, and my Cheesecake Mousse Cups!
Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Recipe
Sometimes you just need a SUPER easy recipe, and this is it! These muffin tin cinnamon roll apple pies are the simplest dessert ever with simple ingredients. It's a recipe using refrigerated cinnamon rolls and apple pie filling, and that's it!
This recipe has the simplicity of my Halloween Chocolate Covered Strawberries or my M&M Rice Krispie Treats, but it still has those warm fall spices and gooey apple pie goodness! If you've had my Oreo Cinnamon Rolls, it's a similar idea using Pillsbury cinnamon rolls!
Muffin Tin Cinnamon Roll Apple Pies
These easy cinnamon roll apple pies come together so quickly in a muffin pan! And because they're such a simple recipe, they're perfect for a fall family baking project!
I love keeping both ingredients on hand to make sure I'm ready for unexpected guests, or as an easy way to feed a sudden sweet tooth craving! And these cinnamon roll apple pie bites would also be great as a super easy dessert for Friendsgiving! And for more of the best fall goodies, check out my list of the 36 Best Fall Desserts for your Seasonal Celebrations!
What is cinnamon roll pie made of?
Here's all you'll need for this Pillsbury cinnamon roll apple pie recipe:
- canned cinnamon rolls - a can of cinnamon rolls will serve as our pie crust! I usually use Pillsbury classic cinnamon rolls (the 8-count can), but you can also use a different brand or grocery store brand if you like. Just make sure your cinnamon buns come with icing and that they're not the big "Grands" kind.
- apple pie filling - any canned apple pie filling you like is great -- you can even use the homemade apple pie filling from my Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls if you'd like to make your own!
And that's it for this cinnamon roll pie recipe - they're a huge hit for fall desserts and SO easy! Check below for some variations you can use to make this 2-ingredient apple pie cups recipe your own!
Equipment
The main tool you'll need for this muffin tin cinnamon roll apple pies recipe is... you guessed it! A muffin tin! Any 12-cup standard size muffin pan will work with four muffin cups left empty, but if you only have a 6-cup muffin pan then you'll have two extra cinnamon rolls left over. You can save them for later or bake them separately in ramekins.
You may also want to have a wire rack to help the mini cinnamon roll apple pies cool more quickly and allow for your glaze to drip off the sides cleanly.
Instructions
The recipe card below will give you detailed step-by-step instructions for making this cake, as well as ingredient substitutions and a recipe video! But here's a quick look at how you'll make this cinnamon roll apple pie recipe!
Spoon pie filling into a large bowl or a plate and use a knife to cut the apple pieces into smaller chunks.
Flatten cinnamon rolls into disks and press them into the bottom of the pan like the bottom crust of a pie. You can use a rolling pin, but I just use my hands.
Spoon apple pie filling into cinnamon roll crust, and bake!
Once your cinnamon roll apple pie bites are cooled, heat the cinnamon roll icing for a few seconds and drizzle it on top.
Hint: Don't overfill the cinnamon roll cups! The cinnamon roll dough will puff up a little while baking, and you don't want your mini apple pies to overflow.
Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups with Streusel Topping
If you want to take this two ingredient cinnamon roll apple pies recipe up a notch, this is my favorite way! Top your cinnamon roll apple pie cups with streusel topping and turn them into mini Dutch apple pies! You can use the crumb topping from my Apple Pie With Graham Cracker Crust recipe! Just add a few minutes to the bake time -- your pies are done with the crumb topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
Variations
- Pie Filling Flavor: You can swap the apple pie filling for any flavor you like! This recipe would be great with peach pie filling!
- Save your extra apple pie filling to make these again or mix it into oatmeal, or use it to top ice cream!
- Topping: Swap the icing for caramel sauce to make caramel apple pies, or cinnamon sugar!
Storage
You can store these Pillsbury cinnamon roll apple pie cups in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 4 days.
You can also freeze them, well wrapped in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, for up to two months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, almost all American-style traditional apple pie recipes will contain cinnamon to complement the flavor of the apple filling! These easy cinnamon roll apple pies have a double boost of cinnamon, in the apple pie filling and of course, in the cinnamon roll shell!
This amazing dessert is so special because it's so easy! But if you've got time on your hands and want to make homemade cinnamon rolls, you should check out my Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls or my Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls!
My favorite trick is to make sure you don't end up with a soggy bottom! Don't have too much liquid in your pie filling, and make sure you pie is vented so that the liquid can evaporate as it bakes. As a bonus tip, every great apple pie can be even better with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream!
If you like these muffin tin cinnamon roll apple pies, check out my Cake Mix Apple Cobbler and my Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll Donuts! You might also like my Pop Tart Gingerbread House!
Top Tip
Don't forget to save the icing from your cinnamon rolls, or make your own! You can even top your mini pies with caramel sauce!
Related
Looking for other recipes like this 2 ingredient cinnamon rolls and apple pie filling recipe? Try these:
Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with this recipe:
If you try this recipe, I would love it if you could leave a star review rating and comment below! It’s so wonderful hearing your feedback! And don’t forget to share your creations with me by tagging @chenee_today on Instagram!
📖 Recipe
Equipment you may need
Ingredients
- 1 8-count can cinnamon rolls - reserve icing
- 1 can apple pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- Chop apple pie filling into smaller chunks (about ½ inch each).
- Flatten each cinnamon roll into disks and press into muffin cups.
- Spoon apple pie filling into cinnamon roll cups (do not overfill).
- Bake in preheated oven for 12-17 minutes or until cinnamon roll crust is a deep golden brown.
- Let cinnamon roll apple pies cool, then top with cinnamon roll icing (heat for a few seconds in the microwave to reach a pourable consistency).
Video
Notes
Nutrition
Last Updated on February 17, 2025 by Chenée Lewis
Kim Eiskant says
So easy and delicious!
Chenée Lewis says
Thank you! Glad you liked them!
Wilma Duck says
This recipe is great. The video was good as I am not great at cooking. My grandkids love these and I will be making many more of these from now on. Thank you for your great recipes.
Chenée Lewis says
Thank you so much for your feedback Wilma!
Ayla says
These were so easy! I made them for a bake sale and they were the first to go! Thank you!
Chenée Lewis says
Yay!! I'm so glad they were a hit!
Wilma Duck says
This recipe was so easy and really has the best taste. My crowd loves these and I cannot make them fast enough to keep them happy,
Chenée Lewis says
I'm so glad to hear that!! thank you so much!