Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

These Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls are a fall treat that combines classic cinnamon rolls with the flavor of warm Apple pie! Filled with fresh apples, you’re sure to love this blend of two classic treats.

If you’re looking for more cinnamon rolls, check out some of my other favorites like Quick One Rise Cinnamon Rolls From Scratch, Small Batch Honey Butter Cinnamon Rolls, or Hot Chocolate Sweet Rolls.

apple pie cinnamon rolls in a white pie dish on a white marble counter with pumpkins and fresh flowers.

A Quick Look At The Recipe

Recipe Name: Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
Ready In: 4 hours 5 minutes
Makes: 8 cinnamon rolls
Main Ingredients: butter, yeast, all purpose flour, apples
Flavor Profile: familiar coziness of apple pie in a cinnamon roll
Dietary Info: no seed oils
Difficulty: Medium
Why You’ll Love It: soft, fluffy, one rise cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Twist on a Classic: These Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls are a fun fall twist on the beloved classic! With the addition of fresh apples and caramel glaze, these are sure to be a crowd pleaser in your house too!
Fall Flavors: I combine my classic cinnamon rolls with fresh apples, caramel sauce, and nutmeg for a fall inspired pastry. I use Fuji apples, but you could use any variety you like. With so many different apples, you can make the flavor slightly different by using different varieties of apple!
One Rise: My easy cinnamon rolls only have one rise! This makes them much faster than tradition cinnamon rolls that have two rises.
Fluffy AF: These easy cinnamon rolls are fluffy AF! You’ll never even know these only have one rise, unless you made them, haha!

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A Quick Look At The Recipe
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients
Baker’s Tips
How to Make Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
Make Ahead Instructions
Recipe FAQ’s
Fall Brunch Inspo
More Cozy Fall Recipes
Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
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Ingredients

Yeast: I use organic instant yeast here, but you could also use active dry yeast too. The instant yeast just make it faster, which I love!
All Purpose Flour: My favorite is Cairnspring Mills.
Cinnamon: My favorite is organic Korintje cinnamon, which is what I always use. Check out Best Cinnamon to Bake With for more info on the different varieties of cinnamon.
Light Brown Sugar: I love making my own homemade light brown sugar, but store bought works too.
Caramel Sauce: I always make my homemade true caramel sauce, but you can use a store bought caramel too. If you want to make it, be sure to do that ahead of time so it has time to cool. I usually do this a day or two in advance as caramel lasts a long time in the fridge.

*For a full list of ingredients and measurements, visit the recipe card below.

Baker’s Tips

If you are using instant yeast, you don’t technically have to bloom it. Blooming means mixing it with sugar and water and allowing it to bubble. I always do this, just to be sure my instant yeast is still fresh. If you’re not doing this, you can just add everything in together.
I use salted butter, but if you are using unsalted, just add a pinch of salt to the dough.
I baked these in a pie dish because they are Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls! You can bake these in a cast iron skillet or even in a rectangle baking dish too.
If you are making my Homemade True Caramel Sauce, be sure to do this a day or so in advance so it has time to cool.
For a less sweet option, try topping these with my Maple Cream Cheese Spread in place of icing!
High Altitude — Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes or until golden brown and the center looks done.

How to Make Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

To make the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, add the yeast, 1/2 teaspoon cane sugar, and warm water. Allow to sit for 5 minutes or until bubbly.

butter and milk in a small pot on the stovetop.

Melt the butter and milk together. You can do this over the stovetop or in the microwave.

ingredients for apple pie cinnamon roll dough in a glass mixing bowl.

Add the flour, 57 grams cane sugar, sea salt, and cinnamon to the yeast mixture. Add the egg and the milk mixture over the top.

cinnamon roll dough in a glass mixing bowl.

Knead on speed 2 to 4 for about 5 minutes or until the dough is smooth.

risen cinnamon roll dough in a glass mixing bowl on a white marble counter.

Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and cover with plastic wrap.

Allow to rise for 1 to 3 hours or until doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

diced apples in a white bowl on a white marble counte.r

To make the filling: Chop the apple into tiny chunks. I leave skin on, but you can peel if you prefer. Set aside.

butter, brown sugar and cinnamon mixed together in a glass mixing bowl on a white marble counter.

In a mixing bowl add the butter, light brown sugar, and cinnamon and mix together.

cinnamon roll dough rolled out on a white marble counter with a marble rolling pin.

On a lightly floured surface turn out the dough and roll into a rectangle that’s about 12 x 16-inches.

cinnamon roll dough rolled out with cinnamon filling spread onto it on a white marble counter.

Using a butter knife or spatula spread the butter mixture all over the rolled out dough.

rolled out cinnamon roll dough with cinnamon filling and fresh apple slices on it on a white marble counter.

Spread the chopped apples on top of the butter mixture.

apple pie cinnamon roll dough rolled into a log on a white marble counter.

Starting at the longer end, roll the dough into a log.

apple pie cinnamon rolls in a pie dish on a white marble counter.

Trim off the edges, then cut the log into 8 pieces. Place in a 9-inch pie pan.

Bake for 50 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown and the center looks done. These will take a bit longer than my traditional cinnamon rolls because the apples add more moisture. (If you’re baking at high altitude be sure to check the Notes at the bottom of the recipe for high altitude baking instructions).

caramel icing mixed together with a whisk in a glass mixing bowl on a white marble counter.

To make the glaze: Add the powdered sugar, caramel sauce, and milk to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk together until a smooth glaze forms.

apple pie cinnamon rolls with caramel glaze in a white pie dish on a white marble counter with pumpkins and fresh flowers.

Spread over the top of the rolls.

Make Ahead Instructions

You can prep these the day before. Do all the steps down to placing the cut cinnamon rolls in the baking dish. Then cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap. This will ensure they don't dry out. Place in the fridge overnight. Remove the cinnamon rolls in the morning and preheat the oven while the rolls come to room temperature. Then, just bake them off. You can mix up the glaze while they are baking!

Recipe FAQ’s

Can cinnamon rolls be left out overnight?

Yes, but you should cover them under a cake dome or wrap the dish tightly with plastic wrap so they don't dry out.

Will cinnamon rolls rise in the fridge?

Yes, but only a small amount. This is why you should let the cinnamon rolls rise first, cut and place in the baking dish before refrigerating. Then they will be ready to bake off the next morning.

How should I store homemade cinnamon rolls?

Store baked cinnamon rolls in an airtight container in the fridge. You can reheat in the microwave or in your toaster oven or air fryer.

Fall Brunch Inspo

Serve Persimmon Apple Cider Jam with Homemade Sesame Bagels.
Enjoy with Chai Tea Hot Chocolate or Sparkling Apple Cider Mimosas.
Baked Chai Donuts with Sourdough Discard are another fall favorite that's perfect for weekend brunch!

apple pie cinnamon roll on a white plate on a marble counter.

More Cozy Fall Recipes

Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies With Caramel

Eggless Apple Cinnamon Waffles

Persimmon Apple Cider Jam

Brown Butter Apple Pie Without Eggs

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