Cinnamon Rolls Pie – warm apples, caramel & icing
A cozy combination of cinnamon rolls and classic apple pie, layered with spiced apples and topped with icing — a fun twist on two timeless desserts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
Ingredients
For the Crust and Topping:
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1 tube refrigerated cinnamon rolls (8–10 count)
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1 tbsp flour (for rolling)
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Reserved icing from package
For the Apple Filling:
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4 cups apples, peeled and thinly sliced
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¼ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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2 tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tbsp cornstarch (or 3 tbsp flour)
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1 tbsp butter (optional, for dotting)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish.
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Roll out cinnamon rolls into flat rounds. Press into pie dish to form crust. Pre-bake for 7–8 minutes.
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Toss apples with sugars, spices, lemon juice, vanilla, and cornstarch. Let sit 10–15 minutes.
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Fill crust with apple mixture. Flatten remaining rolls and lay over top.
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Bake 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbly.
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Let cool slightly, then drizzle with warmed icing. Serve warm.
Notes
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Use homemade or canned filling if preferred.
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Cover edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
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Best served warm with ice cream.