This Christmas morning, start the day off right with an easy and delicious breakfast - cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling! With minimal preparation you can have warm and gooey pastry oozing with robust flavors of butter, toasted cinnamon and sweet apples.
In a matter of minutes, your family will be waking up to the scent of your creation. Whether you top it off with cream cheese icing or just some extra cinnamon-sugar sprinkles - this is sure to set a joyous mood for the holidays!
Check out my list of other best cinnamon rolls that also use Pillsbury refrigerator rolls as well!
The aroma of warm, freshly-baked cinnamon rolls mixed with the sweet, delicious smell of apple pie filling is sure to fill the house this Christmas morning!
What a great way to start the day with an easy breakfast. All you need to do is mix together refrigerator, ready-made cinnamon rolls and store-bought canned apple pie filling for an irresistible combination, which will be loved by both adults and kids alike.
However unlike my Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with Apples, this recipe is baked almost like a casserole with a delicious brown sugar crumble on top.
Gather around the table, watch everyone's face light up as they bite into those delectable cinnamon rolls, and enjoy a merry Christmas morning with your family!
Looking for more Cinnamon Roll Recipes? Try my French Toast Cinnamon Rolls, Easy Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole or my Cinnamon Roll Casserole without Eggs...yum!
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What goes with cinnamon rolls for breakfast?
When it comes to breakfast, few things are as decadent and delicious as cinnamon rolls. Whether you make a batch from scratch or pick them up from the store, these cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling pair really well with other breakfast items.
If you're serving this recipe for a holiday breakfast, you can easily add either Fried eggs and bacon make an excellent accompaniment. Or you could try a hearty breakfast casserole with eggs and sausage.
For any health-conscious people in your life, try slicing a few pieces of fresh fruit like strawberries or bananas to round out your filling breakfast spread.
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📋Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl combine the flour, brown sugar, and butter. Use a fork to mix together to resemble crumbs. Set aside.
- Step 2: Open the cinnamon rolls container and separate the rolls. Place them in a 9x13 baking dish that's been sprayed with nonstick baking spray.
- Step 3: Pour the heavy whipping cream over each roll and in between the rolls.
- Step 4: Next, pour the apple pie filling into a bowl, and use a knife to cut the apples into smaller pieces. Then pour the apples over the rolls and in between the rolls just like the heavy whipping cream.
- Step 5: Cover the apples and the rolls with the crumble.
Baking Instructions
- Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a cooling rack.
- Be careful the baking dish will be piping hot, and the sugar and cream will be bubbly. The bubbles with settle and thicken.
🥣Serving Tips
- This recipe is best served warm and fresh out of the oven.
- For an extra pop of sweetness, drizzle honey or maple syrup over the top just before serving.
- Or powdered sugar!
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💡 Substitutions and Variations
- You can easily make a powdered sugar glaze to drizzle on top of the cinnamon rolls when they come out of the oven.
- Check out my other recipe for Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream or my Cinnamon Roll Recipe with Canned Cinnamon Rolls.
🍶Storage Tips
- When storing leftover cinnamon rolls, make sure to fully cool them down first.
- Then wrap in either aluminum foil or plastic wrap and seal tightly.
- Alternatively, put them into a food grade storage container or airtight bag if you want to be extra secure.
- Place the wrapped buns into the fridge to store for up to two days.
- For longer storage, freeze them immediately after wrapping and thaw overnight before eating. If you're feeling creative, try heating the leftovers in a 350F oven for 5-10 minutes for an amazing second-day treat!
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If you're making a homemade cinnamon roll recipe, you can easily bake or freeze the cinnamon rolls in aluminum pans. All your gift-recipient would have to do is remove the pan from the freezer and bake.
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📇Recipe Card
Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling
These cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling are made with refrigerator cinnamon rolls and canned apple pie filling. Ready FAST!
Ingredients
- 1 can Pillsbury Grand Cinnamon Rolls
- 1 can apple pie filling
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup flour
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and butter.
- Use a fork to mix together to resemble crumbs. Set aside.
- Open the cinnamon roll container and separate the rolls.
- Place them in a 9x13 baking dish that's been sprayed with nonstick baking spray.
- Pour the heavy whipping cream over each roll and in between the rolls.
- Next, pour the apple pie filling into a bowl, and use a knife to cut the apples into smaller pieces. Then pour the apples over the rolls and in between the rolls just like with the heavy whipping cream.
- Cover the apples and the rolls with the crumble.
- Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a cooling rack.
- Be careful the baking dish will be piping hot, and the sugar and cream will be bubbly. The bubbles will settle and thicken.
Notes
Serve warm from the oven with a sprinkling of powdered sugar.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 259Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 106mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 1gSugar: 19gProtein: 2g
The nutrition information is calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you, please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator.
Teresa Wathan says
Very good and easy. For our taste maybe half the apple pie filling. I did use the 5 count large rolls and added pecans. We will make again.
Lois says
I love how you made the recipe to what you knew your family would like! Thanks for following along!