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Apple Pie Bites

Apple Pie Bites - Bite-size cinnamon roll cups that are filled with warm spiced apple pie filling and crumbly topping. The ultimate fall dessert!
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Course: Apple Pie, Cinnamon Rolls, Easy Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Crisp, Apple Pie, Cinnamon Rolls, easy dessert
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Author: Dan

Equipment

  • Standard Muffin Pan

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 packages refrigerated cinnamon rolls dough regular size 13 oz each

for the homemade Apple Filling Option

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 3-4 medium apples peeled cored and diced in to 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 Tablespoons water

for the canned apple filling option

  • 1 can apple pie filling

Crumble Topping

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • Whipped cream ice cream, or caramel sauce for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 12-cup standard muffin tin with nonstick baking spray.
  • Add the flour, brown sugar, and walnuts to a medium bowl. Cut the butter into small cubes and then add them to the bowl. Using your fingers or a fork work the butter into the flour and sugar until crumbly.
  • Open cinnamon rolls and flatten each one with a rolling pin,into 4-inch round (dust with flour if you find it too sticky.)
  • Place the flattened cinnamon rolls into each muffin tin. Press gently into the muffin tin, and cut off extra around the edges.
  • Fill each cup with apple pie filing, then top with the crumble topping.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Top with whipped cream, with ice cream, or drizzle with caramel sauce.