Description

Delightful Apple Pie Bites made with cinnamon roll dough filled with either homemade or canned apple filling and topped with a buttery crumble. These bite-sized treats bake to golden perfection and are perfect for serving with whipped cream, ice cream, or caramel sauce for a cozy dessert or snack.

Ingredients

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Crust

2 packages refrigerated cinnamon rolls dough (regular size, 13 oz each)

Homemade Apple Filling (Optional)

2 tablespoons butter
3–4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Canned Apple Filling Option

1 can apple pie filling

Crumble Topping

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar

Toppings (Optional)

Whipped cream, ice cream, or caramel sauce for topping

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Instructions

Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 12-cup standard muffin tin with nonstick baking spray to ensure the bites do not stick.
Make the crumble topping: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and chopped walnuts if desired. Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add them to the bowl. Using your fingers or a fork, work the butter into the flour and sugar mixture until it becomes crumbly and coarse.
Flatten cinnamon rolls: Open the cinnamon roll packages and separate the rolls. Using a rolling pin, flatten each cinnamon roll into approximately 4-inch rounds. Lightly dust your surface with flour if the dough is sticky.
Line muffin cups with dough: Place each flattened cinnamon roll into a muffin tin cup. Gently press the dough into the bottom and sides of each cup. Trim any excess dough that hangs over the edges.
Prepare apple filling: For homemade filling, in a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add diced apples, brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook until apples begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir into the apples. Cook until the filling thickens, then remove from heat. Alternatively, use canned apple pie filling directly.
Fill dough cups: Spoon the apple pie filling into each dough-lined muffin cup generously.
Add crumble topping: Sprinkle the prepared crumble topping evenly on top of the apple filling in each cup.
Bake: Bake the apple pie bites in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until the edges of the dough are golden brown and the crumble is set.
Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm, topped with whipped cream, ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce as desired.

Notes

For extra texture, walnuts can be added to the crumble topping as desired.
The homemade apple filling can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
If using canned apple pie filling, drain excess syrup for less liquid during baking.
Ensure cinnamon rolls are flattened evenly to avoid overly thick dough in some bites.
These apple pie bites are best served warm fresh from the oven.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 apple pie bite
Calories: 220
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg