Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling

4.85 from 19 votes

Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling

A crowd-pleasing cinnamon roll bake is perfect for a stress-free holiday brunch. The sweet and tangy apple filling adds a delightful flavor.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 290kcal

Author: Renae Gerhardstein

Equipment

2-quart casserole dish or 9"-10" oven safe skillet
Oven-safe skillet
non-stick cooking spray

Ingredients

14.6 ounces Pillsbury cinnamon rolls (or other brand) - use two 7.3 ounce regular variety, or one 17.5 ounce package of Pillsbury Grands cinnamon rolls.
21 ounces apple pie filling

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease a casserole dish or oven-safe skillet with non-stick spray or cooking oil.
Separate the cinnamon roll dough and cut each one into 4-6 sections. Arrange half of the pieces in a single layer in the prepared dish or skillet.
Cover the dough with the apple pie filling, cutting any large apple chunks into bite sized pieces.
Arrange the remaining cinnamon roll dough pieces in a single layer over the apple pie filling.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, until the cinnamon rolls are lightly browned and the apples are golden and bubbly.
Drizzle the icing that came with the cinnamon rolls over the top. Let the apple cinnamon rolls cool slightly before serving.

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Notes

TFN Pro Tips:

If you want a make-ahead casserole, you can freeze the cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling without icing.
Unfortunately, once it’s been covered in icing, the apple cinnamon roll bake doesn’t freeze well.

Recipe Variations:

To serve this as a main dish for breakfast, you could pair them with a savory dish like scrambled eggs or a side of crispy turkey bacon. Or, you could turn them into a dessert by serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
They would also go well with a salad or a bowl of fruit. Or, you could serve them as a snack with a cup of coffee or tea.No matter how you choose to serve them, I’m sure you’ll enjoy these delicious cinnamon rolls!

To make Cinnamon Rolls ahead of time:

If you want a make-ahead casserole, you can freeze the cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling without icing. Unfortunately, once it's been covered in icing, the apple cinnamon roll bake doesn't freeze well.

How to Store and Reheat:

Stored in an airtight container this treat will keep for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. Cover leftovers with foil and reheat in the oven, to keep them from drying out.

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