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A Sweet Twist on Two Beloved Classics
This Heavenly Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie is pure autumn magic — imagine soft, buttery cinnamon swirls cradling tender spiced apples, baked to golden perfection. It’s cozy, nostalgic, and just the dessert you need when the leaves start falling.
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Why You’ll Love This Heavenly Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie
- Two favorite desserts combined into one cozy masterpiece.
- Buttery cinnamon crust with gooey, cinnamon-spiced apple filling.
- Simple, semi-homemade recipe perfect for busy fall days.
- A showstopping dessert for holidays, potlucks, and family dinners.
- Delicious served warm — no ice cream necessary!
Ingredients You’ll Need
This pie comes together easily with a few cozy pantry staples.
How to Make It
Flatten cinnamon rolls into a swirled pie crust, fill with spiced apple slices, and bake until the kitchen smells like pure fall heaven. Full step-by-step guide is below!
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Tips for Success
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor balance.
- Lightly flour your rolling pin to prevent sticking.
- Let the pie cool slightly before slicing to help set the filling.
Closing Thoughts
This Heavenly Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie captures the very essence of fall — warm, welcoming, and utterly irresistible. If you make it, leave a comment below and tell us how it turned out!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 9-inch pie dish
- 1 Whisk
- 1 knife for slicing apples
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated cinnamon roll dough 8-count
- 5 medium apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar light or dark
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Unroll each cinnamon roll and flatten into thin strips using a rolling pin. Press strips together into a 9-inch pie dish, forming a crust up the sides.1 package refrigerated cinnamon roll dough
- In a mixing bowl, toss sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and lemon juice until well coated.5 medium apples, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Pour the apple mixture into the cinnamon roll crust. Dot the top with small pieces of butter.2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until apples are tender and the cinnamon roll crust is golden brown.