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A sliced cinnamon roll apple pie with icing drizzle in a glass dish, surrounded by green apples on a wooden table.
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Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie

This dessert pairs the irresistible swirl of cinnamon rolls with the tart sweetness of apple pie. The apples are spiced and thickened for just the right texture. You get a beautiful spiral crust and a warm filling that feels made for autumn.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Cooling Time2 hours
Total Time3 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, pie, Thanksgiving
Servings: 6

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 Package pie crust refrigerated, 15-Ounce, 2 crusts total
  • ½ Stick butter ¼ Cup, melted
  • 1 Tablespoon milk or cream, for brushing

For the Filling

For the Glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Stir together the brown sugar and cinnamon to create a cinnamon sugar mixture.

Prepare the Crust

  • Roll out the pie crust.
  • Brush the surface with half of the melted butter and sprinkle evenly with half of the cinnamon sugar.
  • Roll the crust tightly into a log, then slice into ½-inch rounds. Repeat with the second pie crust.
  • Carefully roll out each round until it reaches 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
  • Arrange the rounds in a spiral pattern over the bottom of the pie dish, starting from the center and working outward to cover the bottom and sides.
  • Lay a sheet of parchment paper on the counter and arrange the remaining cinnamon roll rounds in a spiral pattern to form a circle roughly the size of your pie.
  • Place a second sheet of parchment over the top and gently roll it out with a rolling pin to seal the pieces together into a solid top crust. Transfer the parchment covered crust to the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.

Prepare the Filling

  • In a large bowl, combine apples, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Toss until the apples are evenly coated.

Assemble the Pie

  • Pour the apple mixture into the prepared crust and dot evenly with sliced butter.
  • Lay the top cinnamon crust on top of the apple mixture and press down the edges.
  • Brush the tops of the cinnamon roll rounds with milk or cream.

Bake and Cool

  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, covering the edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
  • Let the pie cool completely, at least 2 hours.

Add the Glaze

  • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and cinnamon until smooth.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the top of the cooled pie before serving.

Notes

Slice apples consistently: This ensures even cooking and neat slices.
Chill crust rounds well: Cold crusts hold their shape during baking.
Brush milk evenly: This gives the top crust a nice golden sheen.
Let pie fully cool: This helps the filling set before slicing and glazing.

Nutrition

Calories: 542kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg

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