Cinnamon Roll Dutch Apple Pie

Prep 20 min
Total 2 hr 0 min
Ingredients 7
Servings 8

If you can’t get enough of cinnamon this season or you’re craving a delicious spin on classic apple pie, this delicious Dutch apple pie is perfect for you. Pillsbury™ cinnamon roll dough that’s pressed into your pie plate lets you elevate your pie game without the extra work. Serve it for breakfast or dessert (or both)!

By Arlene Cummings

Updated October 4, 2019

Make with

Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

1

can (12.4 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
1/4

cup all-purpose flour
1/4

cup packed brown sugar
1/4

teaspoon ground cinnamon
2

tablespoons cold butter
1/4

cup chopped pecans
1

can (21 oz) apple pie filling with more fruit

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 350°F. Separate dough into 8 rolls, and place cinnamon side up on counter. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes. In small microwavable bowl, place icing from container; cover and refrigerate.
2

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter using fork or pastry blender until crumbly. Stir in pecans; set aside.
3

Press and flatten each roll into 3 1/2-inch round. In ungreased 9-inch pie plate, place 1 roll in center; surround with remaining 7 rolls. Pat and press to stretch dough to cover bottom and side of pie plate. Make sure there are no holes between the flattened rolls. Bake 10 minutes.
4

Spoon pie filling in center of cinnamon roll crust; top evenly with streusel. Bake 20 to 23 minutes or until edges of crust and topping are golden brown. Cover edges of crust with strips of foil during last 5 to 8 minutes of baking, if necessary, to prevent excessive browning. Cool 1 hour.
5

Before serving, microwave icing uncovered on High 10 to 15 seconds or until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle back and forth over top of pie.

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Removing the cinnamon roll dough from the can while prepping the rest of the recipe allows the dough to warm up a bit, making it easier to pat and press into pie plate.
Covering edges of the crust with strips of foil while baking helps to prevent excess browning. If edges are covered, be sure to look both under the foil and on pie top when checking doneness.
Check your grocery’s bakery aisle for many different varieties of pie fillings. This recipe calls for a can with more apples, so keep your eyes peeled!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Slice

Calories: 310
Calories from Fat: 90

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 10g; 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 10mg; 3%
Sodium: 400mg; 17%
Potassium: 30mg; 1%
Total Carbohydrate: 54g; 18%
Dietary Fiber 2g 11% Sugars 32g
Protein: 2g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%; 0%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 0%; 0%
Iron: 6%; 6%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

3 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Is there anything you can’t do with a can of cinnamon rolls? The addition of cinnamon rolls makes it perfectly acceptable to eat this apple pie for breakfast! You’ll notice that this cinnamon roll apple pie is categorized as a “Dutch apple pie.” You may have heard the terminology before, but few know the difference between a Dutch apple pie and a classic American apple pie. A Dutch apple pie, like this recipe, usually has a crumbly streusel topping while a classic apple pie features both a bottom crust and flaky top crust. However you make apple pie, the customizations—for the crust or the filling—are endless. Find out how to make the best basic apple pie (ever!) and how you can take America’s favorite dessert up a notch with our apple pie tutorial.