This recipe for apple pie cinnamon rolls takes canned cinnamon rolls and apple pie filling to create a scrumptious apple breakfast treat.
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This sweet recipe for apple pie cinnamon rolls takes canned cinnamon rolls and apple pie filling to create a scrumptious apple breakfast treat. These upside-down apple pie cinnamon buns are incredibly gooey and delicious. These are perfect for your fall breakfast table or fall brunch.
Why We Love This Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
- Quick and easy cinnamon roll recipe.
- Only uses 5 ingredients.
- Loved by both kids and adults!
- Uses canned cinnamon rolls.
- Easy breakfast for a group of people.
- Delicious combo of two favorites: apple pie and cinnamon rolls.
Ingredients
- Granny Smith apples -sliced and peeled
- Brown sugar
- Butter
- Cinnamon
- Canned cinnamon buns
- Caramel Sauce
How to Make Apple Pie Cinnamon Buns
Preparing your apple cinnamon rolls will only take a few minutes. Pop the pan into the oven to bake, and get ready for your delicious, warm, and gooey breakfast.
- Combine apples, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon and heat in a saucepan until butter and sugar have melted.
- Pour the mixture into a cake pan.
- Place the cinnamon buns over the top.
- Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow the pan to cool for 5 minutes then flip it over.
- Drizzle with the glaze that came with the cinnamon buns and caramel sauce.
Storage tips
- To Store: The cinnamon buns are best in fresh, but you can store them in an airtight container on the counter for two days.
- To Freeze: I don’t recommend freezing this recipe after it’s been baked. It doesn’t thaw quite right. This is best served fresh or reheated from the fridge.
- To Reheat: When you want to eat them, you can reheat them in the microwave for 30 seconds.
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Apple pie cinnamon rolls
Serves — 5
This recipe for apple pie cinnamon rolls takes canned cinnamon rolls and apple pie filling to create a scrumptious apple breakfast treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cool Time: 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 Granny Smith apples peeled and diced
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 can cinnamon buns
- 1 tbsp caramel sauce
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the apples, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Heat the mixture over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until the butter and sugar have melted. Pour the mixture into a 9-inch cake Pan and spread evenly. Place the cinnamon bun on top of the apple mixture, with one in the center and the other four evenly spaced around the center.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow the pan to cool for about 5 minutes, then place a plate over the top of the pan and flip it over.
- Warm the glaze that came with the cinnamon buns and the caramel sauce together in a small bowl for about 10 seconds in the microwave. Stir them together and drizzle the caramel sauce over the top of the cinnamon buns.
Notes
Storage:
- To Store: The cinnamon buns are best in fresh, but you can store them in an airtight container on the counter for two days.
- To Freeze: I don’t recommend freezing this recipe after it’s been baked. It doesn’t thaw quite right. This is best served fresh or reheated from the fridge.
- To Reheat: When you want to eat them, you can reheat them in the microwave for 30 seconds.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 329IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
