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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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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Apple Pie, Cinnamon Rolls, Easy Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

  • Standard Muffin Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 12-cup standard muffin tin with nonstick baking spray.
  2. 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.
  3. Open cinnamon rolls and flatten each one with a rolling pin,into 4-inch round (dust with flour if you find it too sticky.)
  4. Place the flattened cinnamon rolls into each muffin tin. Press gently into the muffin tin, and cut off extra around the edges.
  5. Fill each cup with apple pie filing, then top with the crumble topping.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Top with whipped cream, with ice cream, or drizzle with caramel sauce.