Can I use any brand of cinnamon rolls for this recipe?

Any brand of refrigerated cinnamon roll dough works for this recipe but the flaky variety produces the most beautiful layered exterior visible at the edges of each finished cup. The regular variety produces a slightly more uniform and less dramatically layered result but tastes equally delicious. The package must include the frosting for the most complete and authentic finishing experience.

Can I use homemade apple pie filling instead of canned?

Yes. Any thick and chunky apple pie filling works whether homemade or canned. If using homemade filling make sure it is thick and well-cooked before adding to the cups. A thin or undercooked filling will not stay contained within the cup during baking and will overflow onto the muffin tin.

Can I make these ahead and reheat?

Yes. Bake and cool completely, refrigerate in an airtight container, and reheat in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds per cup before serving. Drizzle with frosting fresh each time for the most beautiful and glossy presentation rather than refrigerating with the frosting already applied.

Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups Easy 2 Ingredient Fall Recipe

Name: Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups The Most Easy 2 Ingredient Fall Dessert You Will Make
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls with Frosting 8 rolls regular size flaky variety; 1/3 cup Apple Pie Filling chopped into 1/2-inch pieces if chunks are large

Description

The most easy and genius 2-ingredient Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups made by pressing refrigerated cinnamon roll dough into greased muffin tin cups filling each with spiced apple pie filling baking at 375°F for 15 minutes until golden and fragrant then drizzling with the included buttercream frosting while still warm. A completely spectacular fall dessert ready in 25 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

1 package Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls with Frosting 8 rolls regular size flaky variety

1/3 cup Apple Pie Filling chopped into 1/2-inch pieces if chunks are large

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 8 muffin tin cups with non-stick spray or butter.

2. Keep cinnamon rolls cold until needed.

3. Press each cold cinnamon roll into a greased muffin cup pushing dough down and up sides to form a cup shape.

4. Chop apple pie filling into smaller pieces if chunks are larger than 1/2 inch.

5. Spoon approximately 2 tbsp apple pie filling into each prepared cup.

6. Bake 15 minutes until edges are golden brown and filling is warm and bubbling.

7. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Run knife around edges to loosen.

8. Remove carefully as filling is very hot.

9. Microwave frosting container 5 to 10 seconds on low power until thin enough to drizzle.

10. Drizzle frosting generously over each warm cup.

11. Serve immediately while warm.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert, Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 170
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 335mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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