Description
A delicious twist on classic apple pie, this Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie combines the warm, spiced flavors of traditional apple pie with the soft, sweet goodness of cinnamon rolls. The result is a delectable dessert featuring a flaky pie crust filled with cinnamon-spiced apples, topped with freshly baked cinnamon rolls and a sweet cinnamon glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 5 cups chopped apples (peeled)
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (cubed)
Crust
- 1 premade pie crust
Topping
- 1 package cinnamon rolls
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1-3 Tbsp whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and lightly spray a 9-inch deep pie dish with baking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Apple Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the peeled and chopped apples with sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt. Mix well to evenly coat the apples with the spices and dry ingredients.
- Prepare Pie Crust: Unroll the premade pie crust and gently place it into the prepared 9-inch deep pie pan, ensuring it fits snugly against the sides and bottom.
- Add Apple Filling to Crust: Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Add Butter: Scatter the cubed unsalted butter evenly over the apples to add richness.
- Place Pie on Baking Sheet: To catch any drips during baking, put the filled pie dish onto a cookie sheet.
- Bake Pie: Bake in the preheated oven at 450°F for 15 minutes. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking for an additional 30 to 45 minutes or until the apple filling is set and the crust edges turn a beautiful golden brown.
- Cool Pie: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for 15 minutes to allow the filling to set further.
- Bake Cinnamon Rolls: While the pie cools, bake the cinnamon rolls according to the package directions, typically at the recommended temperature and time until golden.
- Cool Cinnamon Rolls: Once baked, allow the cinnamon rolls to cool for about 5 minutes so they firm up slightly without losing softness.
- Prepare Cinnamon Glaze and Assemble: In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and enough whole milk (1 to 3 tablespoons) to reach a drizzle-able glaze consistency. Drizzle or spread the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls, then place the glazed cinnamon rolls on top of the slightly cooled apple pie as a luscious topping.
Notes
- The apples should be peeled and chopped into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Using a baking sheet under the pie helps catch any overflow from the filling.
- Adjust the milk quantity in the glaze to achieve desired thickness—thicker for spreading, thinner for drizzling.
- Allowing the pie to cool slightly before adding cinnamon rolls prevents the rolls from becoming soggy.
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, you can sprinkle extra cinnamon on the apple filling before baking.
- This dessert is best served warm and can be accompanied by vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
