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They're quick. They're easy, and they deliver almost instant apple-pie gratification. Serve them warm with custard or ice cream or enjoy them just as they are. Simple ingredients. Simple steps. Simply delicious.
If there is one thing we really love this time of year it is apple pie. My mom made beautiful apple pies, with a buttery flaky crust and delicious soft apple filling. When one of those was on the menu we were all very happy campers.
You don't always have time to make a full pie however. They can be very time consuming and somewhat fiddly. On those occasions when you want an apple pie, but don't want to put in the work involved, rather than buy a ready made pie, might I suggest these apple pie roll ups.
They give you all of the satisfaction of an actual apple pie, but with a whole lot less fuss and are actually very quick and easy to make.
They're like an apple pie, but much smaller . . . much quicker . . . and much easier to make.
They're every bit as delicious . . . you get the savoury flavour of a butter pastry . . . spread with butter and cinnamon sugar . . . wrapped around tart slices of apple, then brushed with yet more butter and an additional sprinkling of cinnamon sugar. (I add a bit of nutmeg for an added depth of flavour.)
Baked in a hot oven for around 15 minutes and you have almost near instant apple pie gratification!! Oh soooooo scrummy!! To make the perfect dessert, simply add some warm custard for pouring over top in the British style, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
🍎INGREDIENTS NEEDED
TO MAKE
APPLE PIE ROLL UPS🍎
There really isn't anything complicated about this recipe. You can use a ready made crust for ease or make your own. It's up to you!
- 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 (14 oz/320g) package of ready rolled all butter short crust pastry
- 3 TBS melted butter
- 2 medium tart apples, peeled and cut into 6 wedges each
🍎INGREDIENTS NOTES🍎
Sugar
In the UK I would use caster sugar. It dissolves quickly giving the cinnamon sugar mixture a nice coating on both the pastry or the apples. If you like a bit of crunch by all means use granulated sugar.
Ground Cinnamon
Cinnamon is the main warm spice here. It brings that classic apple pie flavor to the mix. It gets used both on the pastry and on the apples. You could vary this a bit by adding a bit of freshly grated nutmeg or cardamom for a lovely cozy note.
All Butter Short Crust Pastry
Ready-rolled pastry is what makes this recipe quick and easy while still tasting rich and homemade. I like to use an all butter pastry as it is the closest to scratch pastry. You can also choose to make your own pastry if you wish.
Melted Butter
Butter brushed onto the pastry helps the cinnamon sugar to stick and encourages beautiful browning. I brush it both before rolling and again on top.
Tart Apples
Tart apples balance the sweetness perfectly. I use medium sized tart apples, cut into wedges. Their bright flavor keeps the roll ups from becoming overly sweet.
🍎HOW TO MAKE APPLE PIE ROLL UPS🍎
A apple dessert was never easier. Prepare to fall in love!
- Preheat the oven to 425*F/230*C/gas mark 7. Line a large baking sheet with baking parchment. Set aside. (The baking parchment will help to prevent the roll ups from sticking to the pan. You could also brush the parchment with some butter if you wished.)
- Whisk together the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl. Set aside. (You will be dividing this and using it in two places.)
- Unroll the pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Brush with 2 TBS of the melted butter. (I used a rectangular sheet of pastry. If it is round that will work as well.)
- Sprinkle with all but 1 TBS of the cinnamon sugar. (Reserve this to sprinkle on top.) Cut the sheet into 12 inch strips along the long side. (If the pastry is in a round cut it into 12 narrow wedges.)
- Lay a wedge of apple on the short end of each pastry strip and roll them up, with the sugared side of the pastry against the apple. (If you are using a round crust, you will need to place the apple on the widest end and roll up from there.)
- Place them onto the lined baking sheet. Brush with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar evenly over top. (Leave space between each so they don't stick together.)
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until the pastry is golden brown. Serve warm, with or without custard. Delicious!
Ice cream or whipped cream also go very well with these!
🍎HINTS & TIPS FOR SUCCESS🍎
Choose tart apples for the perfect flavor balance
This recipe uses medium tart apples, which keep the rollups bright and flavorful without becoming overly sweet. A granny smith works well and also keeps its shape.
Use all-butter pastry for the best taste and texture
I recommend all butter short-crust pastry because it is the closest to homemade. Rich and flaky and perfect for baking at high heat.
Don't skip the melted butter
Brushing the pastry before and after rolling with the butter helps the cinnamon sugar to stick and gives that gorgeous golden finish.
Reserve a little cinnamon sugar for the final sprinkle
This gives the tops a sparkling caramelized crust as they bake.
Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for deeper, warmer flavour
This is a little secret, but not totally necessary. It adds a lovely cozy note.
Bake in a hot oven for quick puff and crisp edges
The high temperature ensures that the pastry cooks quickly and stays flaky.
Serve warm for maximum "apple pie" comfort
Warm roll ups give that instant apple pie gratification. Especially when served with warm custard or cold vanilla ice cream.
🍎FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS🍎
WHAT KIND OF APPLES WORK BEST?
I like to use a tart apple, such as a Granny Smith. They also hold their shape beautifully. Medium sized apples cut into wedges balance beautifully with the sweet cinnamon sugar.
CAN I USE HOMEMADE PASTRY INSTEAD OF READY-ROLLED?
Yes, homemade pastry works beautifully. I used ready rolled for ease of prep and speed, but homemade is even better.
CAN THESE BE MADE AHEAD?
You can certainly make and bake them ahead of time, reheating them briefly in a warm oven.
CAN THESE BE FROZEN?
Certainly. Just pack them into an airtight freezer container. Label, date and freeze. Remove to the counter top to thaw several hours prior to using and reheat in a warm oven. These will keep frozen for up to three months.
🍎A FEW OTHER APPLE DESSERTS YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY🍎
We love apple desserts in this house, especially this time of year when the apples are ripening. Here are a few more we also enjoy!
OATY APPLE CRUMBLE - Everything a cozy apple dessert should be. Tender, well-flavoured apples baked until soft and bubbling, tucked beneath a golden, buttery oaty topping that's crisp at the edges and chewy in the middle and wonderfully wholesome thanks to the oats. The filling is brightened with lemon and orange zest, warm cinnamon and a touch of nutmeg. This is like an oatmeal cookie melting into warmly spices apples.
DUTCH APPLE TURNOVERS - Everything we love about apple pie, wrapped up in a warm, golden, handheld treat. Each turnover is filled with tart apple and sweet raisins, gently sweetened with white and brown sugars and spiced with cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, cardamom and jus a whisper of cloves. A touch of vanilla, rum and almond extracts add beautiful depth and warmth to the filling. Everything is tucked into an all-butter short crust pastry for that perfect flaky bite.
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Yield: makes 12 roll ups
Apple Pie Roll Ups
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 25 Min
I may never make a normal apple pie again. These are quick fun to make and quite scrummy! I served them with custard of course!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 (14 oz/320g) package of ready rolled all butter short crust pastry
- 3 TBS melted butter
- 2 medium tart apples, peeled and cut into 6 wedges each
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425*F/230*C/gas mark 7. Line a large baking sheet with baking parchment. Set aside.
- Whisk together the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Unroll the pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Brush with 2 TBS of the melted butter.
- Sprinkle with all but 1 TBS of the cinnamon sugar. (Reserve this to sprinkle on top.) Cut the sheet into 12 inch strips along the long side.
- Lay a wedge of apple on the short end of each pastry strip and roll them up, with the sugared side of the pastry against the apple.
- Place them onto the lined baking sheet. Brush with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar evenly over top.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until the pastry is golden brown. Serve warm, with or without custard. Delicious!
Notes
You can of course make your own pastry from scratch. I have used ready roll for ease and speed. If you buy the all butter one (and I recommend that you do) it's pretty good and very close to homemade. I highly recommend my Butter & Lard pastry recipe. You can find that here.
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If you love easy, cozy bakes that taste like home, you’re going to adore these 2‑Ingredient Apple Pie Cups. They’re the kind of simple little treat that feels almost magical — sweet, warm apple filling tucked into golden, flaky cinnamon roll cups with hardly any effort at all.
Perfect for busy days, after‑school snacks, or when you just want something comforting without turning the whole kitchen upside down. Quick to make, fun to eat, and guaranteed to disappear fast… these tiny apple pies are pure delight in every bite.
A few weeks ago my sister made this simple and delicious dessert for Sunday Dinner. I was surprised to find out just how simple they were to make. Not only were they delicious but they looked really pretty as well.
I could hardly wait for an opportunity to try making them myself. My brother is down visiting with his wife at the moment and I was looking for a quick and easy dessert to make. I had all of the ingredients on hand and so decided to make these.
As always, they went down a real treat. I recommend serving them slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a really special occasion. Nobody will be complaining, I guarantee!
A bit of a cheat for sure, but well worth it!
INGREDIENTS REQUIRED
TO MAKE
🍎2-INGREDIENT APPLE PIE CUPS🍎
Yes, there is really only two basic ingredients required to make this delicious dessert!
- 1 can (8 count) flaky cinnamon rolls
- 1 can of Apple pie filling (You will not need it all)
🍎INGREDIENT NOTES 🍎
Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls
These are available in the refrigerator section of the grocery store. This is an ingredient which makes for a quick and fun dessert. The refrigerated rolls will give you a soft, buttery base with the perfect cinnamon swirl baked right in. They puff up beautifully in the muffin tin to create perfect edible cups that hold the apple filling beautifully. The enclosed icing melts into a gorgeous drizzle. In the U.K. you can use the Jus Rol Cinnamon Swirls puff pastry dough, which is in the refrigerated section of the shops. You will only get six cups however and they will be somewhat larger. They will be more like pastry however and delicious.
Apple Pie Filling
Canned apple pie filling keeps things simple whilst delivering that classic apple pie comfort. Sweet tender apples in a lush gooey sauce. If the slices are too big, you will need to cut them down to a smaller size. You will not need the whole tin for this recipe. (The remainder can be frozen.)
🍎HOW TO MAKE 2-INGREDIENT APPLE PIE CUPS🍎
Nothing could really be easier. The hardest part is opening the tin of Cinnamon rolls without jumping out of your skin.
- Preheat your oven to 375*F/190*C/ gas mark 5.
- Butter 8 muffins cups really well, or spray with some non-stick baking spray. (Fill the cups you are not using with a bit of water to help prevent them from buckling in the oven.)
- Open your can of pie filling. If the chunks of apple are very large, chop them into smaller pieces. (I just used a pair of kitchen scissors, cutting down right into the can.)
- Open your can of cinnamon rolls, setting the icing aside. Separate the dough into 8 separate rolls.
- Roll each roll out thinly to about four inches in circumference and then press the dough into the buttered muffin cups, pressing across the bottom and up the sides to help the dough adhere. (I just pressed them into a large flat circle between my hands. You want it to be roughly twice the circumference of the muffin cup.)
- Spoon about 2 TBS of the apple filling into the center of each cup. (Do not overfill as it will expand in the oven.)
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 19 minutes until the dough has cooked through and is golden brown. (Try not to drool at the smell.)
- Leave to sit in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Gently heat the icing provided with the cinnamon rolls in the microwave to soften it. (8 to 10 seconds)
- Drizzle the icing over top of the apple cups and leave to set. (The hardest part is waiting for them to cool enough to frost and eat.)
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Leftovers will keep at room temperature for about day.
🍎HINTS AND TIPS FOR SUCCESS🍎
Make the dough cups deep enough
Press the cinnamon roll dough up the sides of the muffin cups so it forms a proper little bowl to hold the filling. This helps prevent overflow and gives you that perfect “cup” shape.
Chop the Apple Filling
Coarsely chopping the apple pie filling makes it easier to spoon into the dough cups and ensures every bite has a good mix of fruit and gooey sauce.
Spray the Muffin tin well
A generous coat of cooking spray keeps the cups from sticking and makes removal effortless — especially important with sugary fillings.
Don't Overbake
Bake until the edges are golden brown, not dark. Overbaking can make the dough tough instead of soft and flaky.
Cool Before Drizzling
Let the cups cool in the pan for about 5 minutes so they firm up. This keeps the icing from melting too quickly and disappearing into the dough.Warm the Icing Slightly
Microwaving the icing for 8–10 seconds makes it beautifully pourable and gives you that pretty bakery-style drizzle.
Serve Warm for the Best Texture
These cups are at their absolute best when served warm — the dough is soft, the apples are gooey, and the icing melts into every nook.
🍎FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS🍎
CAN I USE A DIFFERENT KIND OF PIE FILLING?
Yes! The recipe notes that any prepared fruit pie filling works — cherry, blueberry, peach, strawberry, or even a spoonful of jam if that is all you have.
WHY DO I NEED TO CHOP THE APPLE PIE FILLING?
It’s recommended. Smaller pieces help you fit more fruit into each cup and make the filling easier to spoon in neatly.
WHAT CAN I DO TO PREVENT MY CINNAMON ROLL DOUGH FROM SHRINKING BACK?
Using a tablespoon to press the dough firmly up the sides of the muffin tin will help it to stay in place. Another suggestion is to shape the dough over the outside of a glass to form the perfect cup before placing it into the muffin tin.
CAN THESE BE MADE AHEAD OF TIME?
Yes — they reheat beautifully. You can warm them in the microwave for about 15 seconds the next day and they taste just as lovely.
HOW SHOULD I STORE ANY LEFTOVERS?
Room temperature: Overnight only, or they’ll get too gooey
Fridge: Up to 5 days in an airtight container
Freezer: Up to 6 months, in an airtight container
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO REHEAT THEM?
From fridge or counter: 3–4 minutes at 350*F/180*C in the oven or air fryer
From freezer: 8–10 minutes at 350*F/180*C in the oven or air fryer
🍎A FEW OTHER RECIPES USING CINNAMON ROLLS🍎
Here are a few other recipes that we like to make using refrigerated cinnamon rolls!
TIKTOK FAMOUS CINNAMON ROLLS - Just two simple ingredients turn them into something truly irresistible — soft, fluffy, golden‑brown rolls that taste every bit as indulgent as a bakery treat. By baking refrigerated cinnamon rolls in a bath of rich heavy cream, they emerge unbelievably tender, gooey, and decadent, with that dreamy icing melting over the top in perfect swirls. They’re quick, they’re easy, and according to your own notes, they’re the best cinnamon rolls other than homemade you’ve ever eaten — even staying soft and delicious the next day. A small‑batch delight that feels like pure comfort.
EASY CINNAMON ROLL WAFFLES - The kind of breakfast magic that feels almost too simple to share — yet far too scrumptious to keep to yourself. With just one ingredient and a waffle iron, refrigerated cinnamon rolls transform into golden, crisp‑edged waffles with soft, pillowy centers and little dimples that catch every drop of warm vanilla icing. Ready in about five minutes and loved by kids, busy mums, and weekend treat‑seekers alike, they’re a sweet, cinnamony delight that tastes like comfort and feels like a cheat… in the very best way.
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Yield: Makes 8 servings
2-Ingredient Apple Pie Cups
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 19 MinTotal time: 29 Min
Such a simple make and oh-so-tasty! With a crisp cinnamon roll pastry, lush apple filling, and sweet glaze, these always go down a real treat.
Ingredients
- 1 can (8 count) flaky cinnamon rolls
- 1 can of Apple pie filling (You will not need it all)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375*F/190*C/ gas mark 5.
- Butter 8 muffins cups really well, or spray with some non-stick baking spray.
- Open your can of pie filling. If the chunks of apple are very large, chop them into smaller pieces.
- Open your can of cinnamon rolls, setting the icing aside. Separate the dough into 8 separate rolls.
- Roll each roll out thinly to about four inches in circumference and then press the dough into the buttered muffin cups, pressing across the bottom and up the sides to help the dough adhere.
- Spoon about 2 TBS of the apple filling into the center of each cup. Do not overfill as it will expand in the oven.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 19 minutes until the dough has cooked through and is golden brown.
- Leave to sit in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Gently heat the icing provided with the cinnamon rolls in the microwave to soften it. (8 to 10 seconds)
- Drizzle the icing over top of the apple cups and leave to set.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Leftovers will keep at room temperature for about day.
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