Description
Flaky cinnamon roll cups filled with warm spiced apples, topped with streusel and vanilla glaze—perfect for cozy mornings or fall desserts.
Ingredients
Main Rolls:
1 can Pillsbury Grands cinnamon rolls (10-count)
2 apples (mix of tart and sweet), peeled and diced
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp butter (melted)
1 tsp cornstarch
Streusel Topping:
2 tbsp unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Glaze:
½ cup powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin with butter or nonstick spray.
In a saucepan, combine diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, cornstarch, and melted butter. Cook over medium heat until thickened and softened, 5–8 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
Separate cinnamon rolls and press each one into a muffin tin, forming a cup shape.
Spoon the apple filling into the center of each cinnamon roll cup.
In a small bowl, mix streusel ingredients with a fork or fingers until crumbly. Sprinkle over the apple filling.
Bake 15–25 minutes, or until golden brown and set. Let cool 10 minutes before removing from tin.
Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
To avoid sogginess, be sure your apple mixture is thick and cooled before filling.
A cream cheese glaze is a delicious alternative for a richer finish.
Streusel can be swapped with chopped nuts for crunch.
- Prep Time: ~25 minutes
- Cook Time: ~15–25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
