Description
This recipe combines the comforting flavors of a classic apple pie with the sweet, gooey goodness of a cinnamon roll. You get a flaky crust filled with spiced apples and topped with a rich, sweet glaze. It is easy to make because we use simple steps.
Ingredients
- Pie Crust: 2 store-bought refrigerated pie crusts
- Apples: 6 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
- Sugar: 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Brown Sugar: 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- Cinnamon Filling: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Spice: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Butter: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- Cinnamon Roll Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
- Milk: 2-3 tablespoons milk
- Vanilla Extract: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until the apples are evenly coated.
- Place one pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Pour the apple mixture into the crust. Dot the top of the apples with the small pieces of butter.
- Place the second pie crust over the filling. Crimp the edges to seal the top and bottom crusts together. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees F.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Continue baking for another 35 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- While the pie cools slightly, prepare the glaze. Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, one teaspoon at a time, to reach a thick but pourable consistency.
- Drizzle the cinnamon roll glaze generously over the warm apple pie before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor balance.
- If the edges of your crust start browning too quickly, cover them loosely with aluminum foil during the last 20 minutes of baking.
- You can make this recipe dairy-free by using a dairy-free butter substitute and plant-based milk for the glaze.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 450
- Sugar: Approx. 45g
- Sodium: Approx. 300mg
- Fat: Approx. 22g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: Approx. 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 65g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 4g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 25mg