Apple Pie Cupcakes (with Pre-made Cinnamon Rolls!)

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!

This Apple Pie Cupcakes Recipe is the easiest cupcake recipe I’ve found!

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 a 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!

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!

Tips for making Apple Pie 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. :)

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 our Apple Pie Punch, Apple Pie Cheesecake, Apple Pie Sangria, Apple Pie French Toast Casserole, Apple Pie Oatmeal, and Homemade Apple Pie Vodka. WHEW! Can you tell I’m a fan of these flavors?!

Watch the video or see the recipe card below for How to Make Apple Pie Cupcakes. Enjoy!

Watch the video or see the recipe card below for full details on How to Make Apple Pie Cupcakes. Enjoy!

Apple Pie Cupcakes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 10

Calories: 182 kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

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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Ingredients

• 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
• 1 1/2 cup store bought apple pie filling
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional
• 1/4 cup cinnamon baking chips or butterscotch chips
• 1 can 12.4 oz Pillsbury refrigerated cinnamon rolls
• icing from the cinnamon rolls package optional
• whipped cream optional
• caramel-flavored syrup optional

Instructions

1. preheat oven to 400F. lightly spray muffin or cupcake tin.
2. mix together butter, flour, brown sugar, walnuts, and baking chips. set aside
3. take out 1 1/2 cups of apples from the filling container (i don't like a ton of the apple sauce that comes in the storebought filling containers...so i separated the apples as much as i could.) chop into small pieces. set aside
4. take each cinnamon roll and flatten into a thin disc. place each in a muffin cup. press them down firmly into each muffin/cupcake cup and try to bring them up the sides as much as possible. (see pic above)
5. place a spoonful of apple filling into each cup
6. top each with the brown sugar/walnut mixture
7. bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cinnamon rolls are fully cooked.
8. take out of the oven and allow to cool slightly before taking out of muffin/cupcake tin
9. drizzle each with the icing and top with whipped cream and caramel (optional)

Nutrition Facts

Apple Pie Cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 182 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g 8%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 7mg 2%

Sodium 60mg 3%

Potassium 60mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 35g 12%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 21g

Vitamin A 2.2%

Vitamin C 1.8%

Calcium 1.1%

Iron 2.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.