Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling

In the fall or winter, nothing is as cozy as an apple dessert. Appealing and familiar pies, tarts and other sweet treats are typically filled with crisp, sweet fruit and seasoned with warming spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. This recipe takes that particularly nostalgic flavor profile and combines it with another well-loved treat to create a fun combo: cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling. The flavors marry perfectly, and using both a premade dough and a canned filling makes the dish oh, so easy to prepare.

Bring this cinnamon roll with apple pie filling casserole to a cider pressing party, a potluck or a game night. It’ll be a hit with youngsters and grown-ups alike.

Ingredients for Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling

• Apple pie filling: Canned filling is typically made with the best apples for baking, fragrant spices and a thickener such as cornstarch. Using canned apple pie filling is a quick way to pull together fall desserts in a jiffy. If you buy an extra can at the store, you can even use it to make other quick desserts with pie filling that aren’t pie, including trifles, cobblers, dump cakes and more.
• Cinnamon roll dough with icing: Canned cinnamon roll dough is another timesaver that takes the work out of baking this family favorite. Pick up the best store-bought cinnamon rolls to ensure the most delicious outcome.

Directions

Step 1: Make the casserole

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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Pour the two cans pie filling into a greased, 13×9-inch baking dish.

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Top with chopped pieces of cinnamon roll.

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Stir gently to incorporate.

Step 2: Bake the casserole

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Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until the cinnamon rolls are cooked through. Drizzle the icing on top. Cut into squares and serve warm. Garnish with confectioners’ sugar if desired.

Editor’s Tip: I like to let the dessert cool for a few minutes before drizzling on the icing so that the icing doesn’t slide around.

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Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling Variations

• Make it homemade: If you have the time, you can make a fully homemade version of this apple dessert. Try using our best cinnamon rolls recipe and some homemade apple pie filling. Once the homemade cinnamon roll dough has completed its second rise, you can chop up the spirals and switch over to these instructions to finish up your cinnamon roll with apple pie filling recipe.
• Vary the fruit filling: This recipe would be delicious with pretty much any type of cooked fruit mixture. Try it with an apple-pear compote, cranberry compote, cherry pie filling or the filling from a multi-fruit bumbleberry pie. Any store-bought filling you like will work too.
• Add some texture: For an extra dimension, add some chopped walnuts, pecans, slivered almonds or pumpkin seeds to the pan before piling on the chopped-up cinnamon roll dough. Dried fruit, such as raisins or cranberries, would be another nice addition.

How to Store Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling

If you have leftover cinnamon roll casserole, place it in a tightly sealed container and keep it in the fridge.

How long do cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling last?

This treat is best served straight out of the oven, but if you do have extra, it will keep for up to four days. The sooner you eat it the better, though!

Can you make cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling ahead of time?

If you need to make this ahead of time for a gathering, go for it, but know that it is best when served fresh. If you do make it in advance, leave time to reheat it before serving.

Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling Tips

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Can you make cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling in a different size pan?

Unless you don’t have a choice, it’s best to make this in a standard 13×9-inch pan, because you don’t want to pile the chunks of cinnamon roll dough too high. The best substitute would be dividing the recipe into two 8-inch or 9-inch pie pans and starting to check the bake after 40 minutes instead of 50 minutes.

What can you serve with cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling?

A scoop of vanilla ice cream would make a wonderful topping for this cinnamon and apple combo, as would a generous drizzle of salted caramel sauce. This would be a nice dish to add to a Thanksgiving, Christmas or any holiday spread.

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When you need a showstopper breakfast with minimal prep, pull out this recipe. You are only two ingredients away from a warm morning casserole made with refrigerated canned cinnamon rolls and cozy spiced apples. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan