Apple Pie Cupcakes are one of the most delicious, EASY recipes on The Cookie Rookie. Apple Pie filling is stuffed into a pre-made cinnamon roll base to create the ultimate EASY Caramel Apple Cupcakes. This Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cupcakes Recipe has been a winner at our house, especially for Summer and Fall!
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Apple Pie Cupcakes with Cinnamon Roll Crust
This Apple Pie Cupcakes Recipe is the easiest cupcake recipe I’ve found. You can use pre-made cinnamon roll crust for these tasty Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cupcakes!
Apple Pie Cupcakes were one of the first recipes I posted on The Cookie Rookie, back in January 2014! I was still so nervous to bake anything from scratch, so these Caramel Apple Cupcakes made with pre-made cinnamon rolls seemed like the perfect way to dip my toe in the pool of dessert making. These turned out SO DELICIOUS, fun, and EASY that I’ve made them time and again over the years.
Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cupcakes are a recipe I come back to over and over because they’re loved by all, perfect for holidays such as the 4th of July or even Christmas, and utterly fool-proof. You’ll be the star of the show, and no one has to know how easy these were. Apple Pie Cupcakes for the win!
Bake these easy yet tasty Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cupcakes for a sweet and cinnamon-y treat!
Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cupcakes
Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cupcakes are made in under 20 minutes with no “from scratch” baking required!
Apple Pie Cupcakes are my kind of dessert. I always liked that Food Network Show “Semi-Homemade” and felt like it spoke to me! I have no desire to make everything from scratch…it’s just not me. That’s more my Mom. Her recipes are AMAZING, but I look for the hacks to make things easier. These Caramel Apple Cupcakes are one of my favorite Easy Dessert Recipes!
Caramel Apple Cupcakes Ingredients
The best part about this Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cupcakes recipe is how simple it is. Like I said before, I’m all about baking hacks here, so we used a few pre-made ingredients to speed up the process.
- Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls
- Pre-made Apple Pie Filling
- Flour
- Butter
- Brown Sugar
- Cinnamon Baking Chips
Plus a few other optional ingredients for toppings and decoration. But the whipped cream and caramel syrup really bring these Caramel Apple Cupcakes to another level!
How to Make Apple Pie Cupcakes
If you want to know how to make Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cupcakes, trust me, it’s easy! Here are a few quick tips to help you make the best cupcakes:
- Before removing the pre-made apple pie filling from the jar or can, take a knife and carefully slice through the apples to create smaller bites. This will make it easier to fill the cinnamon roll cupcake base.
- The walnuts and cinnamon baking chips are optional but I love the added flavor they bring to this recipe. I definitely recommend using both. If you can’t find cinnamon chips, butterscotch chips also work great!
- Be sure to flatten each pre-made cinnamon roll as much as possible (without breaking) before placing into the cupcake tin. You don’t want to base to be too thick to add that creamy filling!
- If you prefer your apple pie a la mode, you can serve these Apple Pie Cupcakes warm topped with vanilla ice cream, skipping the whipped cream. I’d still drizzle with caramel to be safe. :)
You are going to LOVE the taste of these Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cupcakes…and you’re going to love how easy they are to make even more!
Watch the video or see the recipe card below for full details on How to Make Apple Pie Cupcakes. Enjoy!
If you’re a fan of Apple Pie…we have you covered with SO many fun variations on a classic. Be sure to check out these other apple pie recipes:
- Apple Pie Punch
- Apple Pie Sangria
- Apple Pie French Toast Casserole
- Apple Pie Oatmeal
- Homemade Apple Pie Vodka
- Caramel Apple Freezer Pie
- Apple Pie on the Rocks
Apple Pie Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 2½ tablespoons unsalted butter 35 grams, melted
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour 30 grams
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar 80 grams
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts 28 grams, optional
- ¼ cup cinnamon baking chips 43 grams
- 1½ cups store-bought apple pie filling 383 grams (about ⅔ of a 20-ounce can)
- 12.4 ounces Pillsbury refrigerated cinnamon rolls 352 grams (1 can)
- Icing from the cinnamon rolls package optional, for topping
- Whipped cream optional, for topping
- Caramel sauce optional, for topping
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a 12-count cupcake tin with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Mix together the butter, flour, brown sugar, walnuts, and baking chips. Set aside2½ tablespoons unsalted butter, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 6 tablespoons brown sugar, ¼ cup chopped walnuts, ¼ cup cinnamon baking chips
- Chop the apples into small pieces (try to use as little liquid as possible). Set aside.1½ cups store-bought apple pie filling
- Take each cinnamon roll and flatten into a thin disc. Place in a cupcake well. Press down firmly and try to bring the cinnamon roll up the sides as much as possible. (see pic above)12.4 ounces Pillsbury refrigerated cinnamon rolls
- Place a spoonful of apple filling into each cup.
- Top each with the brown sugar/walnut mixture.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cinnamon rolls are fully cooked.
- Take out of the oven and allow to cool slightly before removing from the cupcake tin.
- Drizzle each with the icing and top with whipped cream and caramel (optional).Icing from the cinnamon rolls package, Whipped cream, Caramel sauce
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- Before removing the pre-made apple pie filling from the jar or can, take a knife and carefully slice through the apples to create smaller bites. This will make it easier to fill the cinnamon roll cupcake base.
- The walnuts and cinnamon baking chips are optional but I love the added flavor they bring to this recipe. I definitely recommend using both.
- If you can't find cinnamon chips, butterscotch chips also work great!
- Be sure to flatten each pre-made cinnamon roll as much as possible (without breaking) before placing into the cupcake tin. You don't want to base to be too thick to add that creamy filling!
- If you prefer your apple pie a la mode, you can serve these Apple Pie Cupcakes warm topped with vanilla ice cream, skipping the whipped cream. I'd still drizzle with caramel to be safe. :)
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition Information
10/10 very good and so easy to make! Everything is practically store bought and it is quick to make. The cinnamon rolls are amazing and it’s a different but good texture that compliments the apple pie filling. The brown sugar crumble on top really makes it all come together (I did not add the walnuts). I made half with the butterscotch chips and half without. I would say the ones without chips were better because the chips didn’t melt well and it was a different flavor.
I drizzled the frosting from the cinnamon rolls on which was so sweet and I whipped up so whipped cream it was so good. Will definitely make it again but I will try it with caramel sauce and no chips.
Sounds amazing, Katie!
Since we are Covid quarantined this Thanksgiving we decided to try a new dessert and this sounds perfect. Can’t wait to try it.
You’ll love them! Let us know how it goes, Danielle!
I made the cinnamon rolls cupcakes from another recipe I found … They are awesome.. I chose to crumble cinnamon toast crunch cereal as the topping..take the muffin pan out a little early..
I made these from another recipe I found … They are awesome.. I chose to crumble cinnamon toast crunch cereal as the topping..
I am making “cupcakes” in mini flower pots for my daughter’s birthday… But now I am soooo torn! Her FAVORITE dessert is apple pie. She would love these. Do you think I could bake these in the pots??
Oh what a cute idea! I’ve never baked in pots but if it works for cupcakes it definitely might work for these! I would maybe test one and see? Happy birthday to your daughter!
Made these today for my husband! They were a hit! I used my half a dozen cupcake pan. This left two rolls, which I unrolled, flattened out and cut for lattice work. He says it didn’t even need topping.
that makes me SO happy!!! thanks so much for letting me know :). i love the lattice work touch!!
They look delicious! My husband’s favorite is fruit pie. I am thinking of adding just a touch of walnuts and then top with whipped topping! Yummmm.
that sounds really tasty! i’ll have to try them like that next time!
These cupcakes look AMAZING. I can’t wait to try your recipe!
THANK YOU!!! hope you like them! :)