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Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie combines a classic apple pie filling with a topping made from slices of cinnamon roll dough on a puff pastry base, baked to a golden brown and finished with a sweet cinnamon glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 6 medium apples (such as Gala or Royal), peeled if desired and sliced evenly
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 (12 oz) tube of store-bought cinnamon roll dough, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 teaspoons water
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
  2. Line a 9-inch pie dish or baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  3. Place the thawed puff pastry sheet into the pie dish and blind bake it for about 10 minutes: cover the pastry with parchment paper and fill with baking beans or rice to prevent puffing.
  4. While the base bakes, prepare the apple filling by tossing the sliced apples with brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl.
  5. Once the puff pastry base is partially baked, remove the baking beans and parchment, and let the base cool slightly.
  6. Spread the spiced apple slices evenly over the puff pastry crust.
  7. Arrange the sliced cinnamon roll dough pieces snugly on top of the apple filling, placing them close to each other as they will puff and spread during baking.
  8. Bake the assembled pie in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the cinnamon rolls are golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly.
  9. While the pie is baking, whisk together powdered sugar, water, and a pinch of cinnamon to make a simple glaze.
  10. When the pie has cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze evenly over the cinnamon roll topping.

Notes

Choosing the right apples impacts the pie’s flavor and texture; Gala or Royal apples offer a balance of sweet and tart, Granny Smith adds tartness, and Honeycrisp adds natural sweetness., Pears can be substituted for apples, and cranberries can be added for a festive twist., Arrange cinnamon roll slices tightly to create a seamless crust; tent with foil if they brown too quickly., Using store-bought cinnamon rolls is recommended for convenience, but homemade rolls can be used if they hold their shape., Adjust glaze thickness by altering water quantity; lemon juice can replace water for a citrusy flavor., The pie can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated before baking., For gluten-free or dairy-free diets, use suitable alternatives for puff pastry, cinnamon rolls, and glaze ingredients., Individual mini pies can be made in ramekins or muffin tins, adjusting baking time accordingly.

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