Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Apple Pie Bites featuring a flaky cinnamon roll crust filled with a sweet apple filling and topped with a buttery crumble. Perfect bite-sized treats for dessert or snacks, topped with whipped cream, ice cream, or caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 2 packages refrigerated cinnamon rolls dough, regular size 13 oz each
Homemade Apple Filling Option
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 3-4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons water
Canned Apple Filling Option
- 1 can apple pie filling
Crumble Topping
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Toppings (Optional)
- Whipped cream
- Ice cream
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 12-cup standard muffin tin with nonstick baking spray to prevent sticking.
- Make crumble topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small cubes. Using your fingers or a fork, work the butter into the flour and sugar mixture until it becomes crumbly.
- Prepare cinnamon roll crust: Open the cinnamon roll packages and flatten each cinnamon roll with a rolling pin into a 4-inch round. Dust with flour if the dough feels too sticky for easier handling.
- Form crust in muffin tin: Place each flattened cinnamon roll into a muffin tin cup, pressing gently against the sides and bottom to shape a crust. Trim off any excess dough around the edges for a neat fit.
- Add apple filling: Fill each crust-lined muffin cup with your choice of apple filling—either the homemade apple filling or canned apple pie filling.
- Top with crumble: Sprinkle the prepared crumble topping evenly over each filled muffin cup.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the topping is crisp.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Serve the Apple Pie Bites warm topped with whipped cream, ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- You can choose between homemade apple filling or canned apple pie filling based on your preference or availability.
- If making homemade filling, ensure apples are diced uniformly to cook evenly.
- Use nonstick spray in the muffin tin to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Allow the Apple Pie Bites to cool slightly before removing them from the muffin tin to maintain their shape.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Reheat gently in the oven or microwave before serving for best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple pie bite
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
