Here is a simple guide to an easy and tasty dessert.
introduction
Apple Pie Cups are small treats you make fast. They use cinnamon roll dough and canned apple pie filling. They bake in a muffin pan and you get warm apple inside a sweet roll top. For another easy apple dessert idea, see the apple and raisin cake recipe for more simple fruit desserts.
why make this recipe
You make this recipe when you want a fast, warm dessert. It needs few ingredients. Kids love them. They bake quickly and look nice for guests. You do not need to make pie dough or peel apples.
how to make Apple Pie Cups
This recipe uses ready dough and canned filling. You press dough in a muffin tin, add filling, bake, and top with icing. Follow the simple steps below.
Ingredients :
- 1 can 8 count refrigerated cinnamon rolls (21 ounces)
- 21 ounces canned apple pie filling
Directions :
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease 8 cups of a muffin pan.
- Separate the cinnamon roll dough and press one section into each of 8 greased muffin tin cups.
- Add about 2 tablespoons of apple pie filling to each muffin tin on top of the cinnamon roll dough.
- Bake for 15 – 18 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes then drizzle with the icing that came with the cinnamon rolls.
how to serve Apple Pie Cups
Serve warm on a plate. You can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce. They taste best the same day they bake.
how to store Apple Pie Cups
Let them cool fully. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, keep them in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven at 300°F for 5–7 minutes to warm.
tips to make Apple Pie Cups
- Grease the muffin pan well so the cups come out easy.
- Do not overfill; use about 2 tablespoons of filling per cup.
- Watch the oven in the last minutes so they turn golden but do not burn.
- Let them cool 5 minutes before adding icing so it does not melt too much.
variation (if any)
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the apple filling for extra flavor.
- Use peach or cherry pie filling instead of apple for a different taste.
- Top with chopped nuts after icing for crunch.
FAQs
Q: Can I use homemade pie filling?
A: Yes. Use cooled homemade apple filling and add the same amount.
Q: Can I freeze the Apple Pie Cups?
A: Yes. Freeze baked cups in a single layer, then move to a freezer bag. Thaw and reheat in the oven.
Q: Can I make more than 8 cups?
A: You can double the recipe and use two cans of cinnamon rolls and two cans of filling. Bake in two muffin pans if needed.
Apple Pie Cups
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Quick and easy warm dessert made with cinnamon roll dough and apple pie filling, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 can (21 ounces) refrigerated cinnamon rolls (8 count)
- 21 ounces canned apple pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease 8 cups of a muffin pan.
- Separate the cinnamon roll dough and press one section into each of 8 greased muffin tin cups.
- Add about 2 tablespoons of apple pie filling to each muffin tin on top of the cinnamon roll dough.
- Bake for 15 – 18 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes then drizzle with the icing that came with the cinnamon rolls.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or up to 4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
