Cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling has become a viral recipe on places like TikTok and Facebook since it is so quick and easy to make and requires only two ingredients!
All you need are two ingredients - refrigerated canned cinnamon rolls and canned apple pie filling - to create this easy cinnamon roll with apple pie filling recipe. You can use Pillsbury cinnamon rolls (such as Grands!) or another store-brand canned cinnamon rolls.
You'll love the delicious flavors of cinnamon rolls and apple pie. The cinnamon roll casserole incorporates cinnamon rolls with sweet apple pie filling. This cobbler-style dessert is baked and then drizzled with icing. You can even top the cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling with heavy whipping cream for an extra-special dessert.
Your friends and family will be amazed that this yummy and easy dessert recipe is so simple to make and only requires two ingredients!
Why you’ll love Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling
- This recipe is so versatile - you can serve the cinnamon roll casserole as a breakfast bake, for brunch, or as a simple dessert.
- The cinnamon roll bake is so easy to make. It only requires two ingredients: refrigerated canned cinnamon rolls and canned apple pie filling. It requires minimal prep time so you can whip together this easy breakfast casserole or serve it as an easy dessert. Either way, you'll "wow" your friends and family.
- This can be a make-ahead cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling. Simply prepare the cinnamon rolls, refrigerate until you are ready to bake it, and then top the cinnamon rolls with the apple pie filling right before putting it in the oven.
Recipe Ingredients (only 2 ingredients!)
- Canned cinnamon rolls (such as Pillsbury Grands!)
- Canned apple pie filling
Ingredient Notes
Canned cinnamon rolls: Homemade cinnamon rolls are delicious, but canned cinnamon rolls are perfect for this cinnamon roll casserole recipe. Many people prefer Pillsbury Grands! cinnamon rolls. I personally use the Aldi private-label brand of refrigerated canned cinnamon rolls (Bake House Creations Cinnamon Roll with Icing).
Canned apple pie filling: This is a pre-made filling that is more convenient than making homemade apple pie filling. Almost any grocery store sells canned apple pie filling. It consists of apples, sugar, and spices like cinnamon. You could also make cinnamon rolls with cherry pie filling or another fruit filling instead. Most people prefer using apple pie filling though.
How to Make Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling: Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Grease an 8x8 glass pan.
Step 2: Separate the cinnamon roll dough pieces. Next, cut the cinnamon roll dough into quarters and place on the bottom of the dish.
Step 3: Cover the top of the cinnamon rolls with the apple pie filling.
Step 4: Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-35 minutes, or until the cinnamon roll dough is firm to the touch and no longer gooey.
Step 5: Drizzle the top with the icing packet that was included with the canned cinnamon rolls.
📖 Recipe
Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling
Ingredients
- 1 can cinnamon rolls
- 1 can apple pie filling
Instructions
- Grease an 8x8 glass pan.
- Separate the cinnamon roll dough pieces. Next, cut the cinnamon roll dough into quarters and place on the bottom of the dish.
- Cover the top of the cinnamon rolls with the apple pie filling.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-35 minutes, or until the cinnamon roll dough is firm to the touch and no longer gooey.
- Drizzle the top with the icing packet that was included with the canned cinnamon rolls.
Notes
- Keep the frosting packet that comes with the refrigerated cinnamon rolls. This is what you'll use to drizzle over the dish when it is done baking.
- The size of the baking dish is important. I used an 8x8 glass baking dish. One can of cinnamon roll dough was one layer thick. If you double this recipe, make sure to use a larger baking dish, such as a 9x13.
- The recipe will take longer to bake than what the cinnamon roll package says. It is important to make sure the cinnamon roll dough is cooked through and no longer doughy and gooey without overcooking the cinnamon rolls. When the cinnamon roll dough is firm to the touch, the dessert is ready. Make sure to check the dough in various places to make sure it is cooked through.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Keep the frosting packet that comes with the refrigerated cinnamon rolls. You'll use this to drizzle over the dish when you finish baking it. You could also add a splash of heavy whipping cream over the cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling for an even tastier treat.
- The size of the baking dish is important. I used an 8x8 glass baking dish. One can of cinnamon roll dough was one layer thick. If you double this recipe, make sure to use a larger baking dish, such as a 9x13.
- The recipe will take longer to bake than what the cinnamon roll package says. Ensure that you cook the cinnamon roll dough thoroughly and that it is no longer doughy or gooey, but take care not to overcook the cinnamon rolls. When the cinnamon roll dough is firm to the touch, the dessert is ready. Check the dough in different places to ensure that it is thoroughly cooked.
Can the cinnamon roll casserole with apple pie filling be made-ahead?
Yes, it can be made-ahead. Simply prepare the recipe as normal, but do not add the apple pie filling (or other fruit filling) until you are ready to bake. Refrigerate the cut cinnamon rolls in the baking dish until you are ready to top it with the pie filling and bake. Make sure to cover it with foil or plastic wrap so it doesn't dry out in the refrigerator.
Storage & Reheating:
- Storage: It is best to store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. The texture can start to change the longer it sits. The optimal time to eat the cinnamon roll bake is shortly after it has been baked.
- Reheating: To reheat the cinnamon buns with pie filling, use a baking dish, cover it with foil, and bake any leftovers at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until heated through. Another option is to put a single serving sized piece in the microwave in 20 second increments until heated through.
- Freezing: I do not recommend trying to freeze this recipe. It is so easy to make that the best option is to toss any leftovers you weren't able to eat in time (but you may not have any leftovers since it is so good!).
Additions and Substitutions
SUBSTITUTIONS
Other fruit pie fillings: Most people enjoy eating apple pie filling with the cinnamon rolls. However, other pie filling can be substituted instead for a different flair. Other fruit pie fillings include: cherry, blueberry, blackberry, peach, and strawberry fruit filling.
ADDITIONS
Heavy whipping cream: If you want to make this sweet breakfast casserole even more scrumptious, pour a few tablespoons of heavy whipping cream over the top of the cinnamon buns and apple pie filling dessert once it is cooked. The heavy whipping cream will take this dessert to the next level!
Ice cream: Serve the cinnamon bun casserole with ice cream if you are serving this as a dessert. The ice cream will slowly melt over the warm cinnamon and apples. The cold temperature will compliment the warm temperature of the cinnamon roll and apple bake.
Whipped cream: A slightly lighter addition to this easy dessert casserole is serving it with whipped cream.
Chopped pecans: Chopped pecans add additional texture to the cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling. It is a great addition to this yummy dessert casserole.
Lauren
This is such an easy sweet breakfast casserole or dessert.