These easy Mini Dutch Cinnamon Roll Apple Pies are made with soft cinnamon roll dough, sweet apple pie filling, and a buttery crumble topping. They bake in a muffin tin and are ready in under 30 minutes, making them a simple fall dessert, brunch treat, or make-ahead breakfast. You can prepare the apple filling from scratch, use store-bought apple pie filling, or swap the cinnamon roll dough for puff pastry for another quick mini apple pie option.

Each little pie has the flavor of a classic Dutch apple pie with the shortcut convenience of refrigerated cinnamon rolls. The cinnamon roll dough forms a soft, sweet crust, while the apple filling and crumb topping give every bite that warm apple-cinnamon flavor everyone loves.

Cinnamon Roll Apple Pies

These cinnamon roll apple pies are a fun and easy way to make individual apple desserts without rolling out pie crust. A standard muffin tin helps shape the cinnamon roll dough into small cups, which are then filled with tender apples and topped with a simple Dutch-style crumble. The result is a tray of warm, gooey, golden mini apple pies that look special but are surprisingly easy to make.

Using cinnamon rolls as the crust adds sweetness, cinnamon flavor, and a soft texture that pairs perfectly with the apple filling. The crumble topping gives the pies a crisp finish, making them feel like mini Dutch apple pies with a bakery-style twist. They are great for fall baking, holiday dessert trays, weekend brunch, or anytime you want a quick apple pie recipe without making a full pie.

What Are Mini Dutch Apple Pies

Mini Dutch apple pies are smaller, individual versions of a traditional Dutch apple pie. Instead of a double crust, Dutch apple pie usually has a bottom crust and a crumbly topping made with ingredients such as brown sugar, flour, butter, oats, cinnamon, and sometimes nuts. In this recipe, the cinnamon roll dough replaces the traditional bottom crust, while the crumble topping adds texture and sweetness.

Because these pies are baked in a muffin tin, they are easy to portion, serve, and store. They also bake faster than a full-size pie, which makes them a convenient option when you want homemade apple pie flavor in less time.

Can I Make These Mini Apple Pies with Puff Pastry

Yes, you can make these mini apple pies with puff pastry. Instead of pressing cinnamon roll dough into the muffin cups, line each cup with puff pastry and fill it with the apple pie filling. Bake according to the directions on the puff pastry package, adjusting as needed until the pastry is golden and the filling is hot.

Puff pastry will create a flakier, lighter crust, while cinnamon roll dough creates a softer and sweeter crust. Both versions work well, so choose the option that fits the texture and flavor you prefer.

Can I Use Store Bought Apple Pie Filling

Yes, store-bought apple pie filling works well in this recipe and is a great shortcut. If you are short on time, simply skip the homemade apple filling and spoon canned apple pie filling directly into the cinnamon roll cups. If the apple slices are large, chop them slightly so they fit better inside the muffin tin.

You can also use other fillings to make different versions of this mini dessert. Try any of the following options:

• Cherry pie filling
• Apricot preserves
• Strawberry jam
• Fresh berries coated in sugar
• Peaches and pecans

Making Our Mini Dutch Cinnamon Roll Apple Pies

This recipe may look like it has several parts, but each step is simple. For the best results, make the apple pie filling first so it has time to cool slightly while you prepare the cinnamon roll cups and crumble topping.

Note: Prepare the filling before assembling the pies. If the apples release too much liquid, remove the excess with a slotted spoon before adding the filling to the dough cups.

Makes 8 cinnamon roll apple pie cups

Full recipe card below

Ingredients for your Mini Apple Pies

• 1 can of 8 cinnamon rolls with icing

For the Pie Filling

• 2 to 3 medium apples, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional

The Topping

• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup flour
• 2 tablespoons butter, cubed
• ½ cup oats
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon salt

For the Glaze

• Cinnamon roll icing from the package
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon clear vanilla

Instructions Muffin Tin Cinnamon Roll Apple Pies

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Place the chopped apples, flour, sugar, cinnamon, water, and optional lemon juice in a saucepan over low to medium heat.
3. Slowly bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook just until the apples are fork tender. If there is excess liquid, remove it with a slotted spoon. Set the filling aside to cool slightly.

Make the Crumble:

1. Add the brown sugar, flour, butter, oats, cinnamon, and salt to a bowl.
2. Use a fork to cut the butter into the dry ingredients. Do not whip or mash the mixture. The goal is to create small buttery crumbs that will bake into a sweet, crunchy topping.

Assembling This Mini Apple Pie Recipe

1. Grease 8 cups of a muffin tin.
2. Press one cinnamon roll into each greased muffin cup, shaping it into a small crust.
3. Spoon an even amount of apple pie filling into each cinnamon roll cup.
4. Sprinkle the crumble topping over each filled cup.
5. Lightly press the crumble topping down with your fingers.
6. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and the topping is golden and crisp.
7. Allow the mini pies to cool for about 15 minutes before removing them from the muffin tin.
8. Mix the cinnamon roll icing, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl. Drizzle the glaze over the warm pies before serving.

Short Cuts And Kitchen Tips

These mini cinnamon roll apple pies are already simple, but a few shortcuts can make the process even faster. If you are baking for a crowd, preparing a holiday dessert tray, or making breakfast treats for the week, these tips will help reduce prep time and cleanup.

Short Cuts

• Use store-bought apple pie filling. This saves time and eliminates the need to cook the filling from scratch.
• Try granola or cereal. If you do not want to make a crumble topping, use granola or a crunchy cereal as a quick topping.
• Use puff pastry instead. Cut puff pastry into squares, fill with apple pie filling, seal the edges, and bake until golden for easy mini apple hand pies.

Kitchen Tips

• Be prepared. Measure and set out your ingredients before you begin. This makes the recipe faster and helps prevent missed steps.
• Reuse bowls when possible. Since the crumble and glaze do not involve raw meat or unsafe ingredients, you can wash and reuse a bowl to reduce dishes.
• Let the pies cool before removing. The filling will be hot and the dough needs a few minutes to firm up, which helps the mini pies come out of the muffin tin cleanly.

Freeze and Eat These Cinnamon Roll Apple Pies for Breakfast

These mini Dutch apple pies can be made ahead and frozen. Let each pie cool completely, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place the wrapped pies in a zip-top freezer bag. To serve, remove a pie from the freezer, discard the plastic wrap, and microwave in 30-second intervals until warmed through. They make an easy breakfast, snack, or quick dessert during the week.

Save this recipe for the next time you want a quick apple dessert with classic cinnamon roll flavor. These muffin tin apple pies are easy to make, easy to share, and perfect for fall baking.

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Cinnamon Roll Apple Pies, Mini Dutch Style

Yield:
8

Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
15 minutes

Total Time:
25 minutes

Easy mini Dutch-style cinnamon roll apple pies made in a muffin tin with sweet apple filling, crumble topping, and a simple glaze.

Ingredients

• 1 can of 8 cinnamon rolls with icing
• For the pie filling
• 2 to 3 medium apples, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
• For the topping
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup flour
• 2 tablespoons butter, cubed
• ½ cup oats
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• For the glaze
• Cinnamon roll icing
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon clear vanilla

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Add the apples, flour, sugar, cinnamon, water, and optional lemon juice to a saucepan over low to medium heat.
3. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until the apples are fork tender. Remove excess liquid if needed and set aside.

Make the Crumble

1. Add the crumble ingredients to a bowl.
2. Use a fork to cut the butter into the oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until small crumbs form.

Assemble the Mini Apple Pies

1. Grease 8 muffin tin cups and press one cinnamon roll into each cup.
2. Spoon the apple pie filling evenly into the cinnamon roll cups.
3. Sprinkle the crumble topping over each filled cup.
4. Lightly press the topping down with your fingers.
5. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges bubble and the topping is golden.
6. Cool for about 15 minutes before removing from the muffin tin.
7. Mix the glaze ingredients in a small bowl and drizzle over the pies.

Notes

Excess liquid: If the apples release too much water, strain the filling with a slotted spoon before adding it to the cinnamon roll cups.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 320
Total Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 64g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 46g
Protein: 2g

Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the exact ingredients used.