If you are a lover of cinnamon roll and apple pie this is your dream treat. To me, there is nothing better than a cinnamon roll apple pie - a combination to die for. Truly amazing!
This time I have made it with a ready-bought crescent dough or croissant ready-rolled pastry which we can readily buy over here in the UK. I do use ready-bought pastry as I find it too much work to make my own, however, sometimes I do make my own croissants from scratch which are amazing but take a little too long to make.
This is meant to make a super quick breakfast so no time for making your own pastry but feel free to do it if you have that time on your hands, it is worth it. Here is a good recipe for a croissant dough which I use whenever I make my own. It delivers beautifully and perfectly laminated croissants every time.
How to make this skillet giant cinnamon roll apple pie?
well, it is super easy actually. You will need to unroll the dough, cut it into long strips, and place this into a circular pattern in a lightly greased skillet or oven-proof dish.
Place in between each layer of apple slices that were previously cooked. Drizzle over any juices left from cooking the apples and it is ready to go into the preheated oven. A few minutes later you will have the best treat to serve with a drizzle of caramel sauce, raspberry coulis, just some icing sugar, or a dollop of ice cream, I know you were waiting to see this. Yes, ice cream is probably the best option. We had this simply with some extra fruits and a cloud of powdered sugar puffed over it.
The reason we chose a lighter topping this time was simply because this was a second breakfast that day so had to kinda behave a little but you have to believe me here that in normal circumstances this is 99% of the time served with ice cream in this household.
What apples shall I use for this cinnamon roll?
This apple pie recipe is loaded with over 4 pounds of apples. How do you know which kind to buy? You want an apple that is not overly sweet and won't turn to mush when baking.
I do not recommend cooking apples. These are way too sour for this. I would use Granny Smiths which despite being a little tart, are classic apples for a pie apple since they have a nice firm flesh. Honeycrisp type is slightly sweeter but Cox, Pink Lady, or Braeburn also make a great choice for this recipe. Any apple that is not too floury and has a firmer flesh will work very well here.
Here is this beautiful giant cinnamon roll apple pie just before getting into the oven 😉
I have chosen to add quite a few apples but you can cut the amount of the apples if you like it sweeter. Maybe a couple of apples would suffice.
Of course, you can choose other fruits too and berries are going particularly well with this recipe.
Choose nice and sweet apples rather than sour ones.
FAQs
Yes, absolutely. Just cut into 2 cm (1 inch) strips.
Yes, definitely. Freeze it ready to go into the oven and bake from frozen. A few minutes (4-5) longer.
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Cinnamon roll apple pie
Equipment
- chopping board
- knife
- ovenproof dish
- pan
- wooden spoon
- skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pack croissant pastry I used just roll ready-made croissant dough
- 3 large apples sliced and cooked
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 tablespoon sugar unrefined
- 1 tablespoon icing sugar powder sugar
- 2 med apricots optional
- 4 tablespoon pomegranate seeds or any other fresh fruits
- 3-4 tablespoon sugar extra to sprinkle over (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 180C/350F and lightly grease a skillet or an ovenproof dish.
- In a pan, cook the sliced apples with the sugar over medium fire until the sugar has completely dissolved. It will take approximately 5-6 min. Add the cinnamon, mix and set aside to cool.
- While the apples are cooling off, cut the pastry lengthwise into 2cm or approx 1 inch thinck strips.
- Arrange the pastry strips into a circular pattern.
- Insert apple slices in between the pastry strips allowing some distance in between each slice (see picture) Drizzle the juices from cooking the apples over if any.
- If you like it sweeter, sprinkle 3-4 tablespoons extra sugar over as apples aren't too sweet so there is room for extra sweetness if you like that.
- Place the cinnamon roll apple pie into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 min until it turns nice and golden brown. Place in the middle of the oven and if you have an oven that it is not fan assisted, you may need to bake it a little extra. Just keep it in until you are satisfied with its colour.
- When ready, take it out and serve pretty much immediately with your topping choice.
Tom says
Very nice and easy to make. I normally don't go for challenging recipes but I really wanted to give this a try and I managed to impress big time by making this for a dinner with friends. They all said it was heavenly. Thanks for this recipe ramona, I will try many other recipes from your site, I have seen quite a few I would like to try.
Ramona says
Aww, thanks so much dear Tom,, firstly for taking time and give me a feedback on my recipe and secondly for willing to try more of my recipes. It would be great to hear back on anything you try. Thanks again and have a wonderful Easter!
Nesrin says
Look so delicious ! Cinnamon rolls are favorite for my kids 😋 and apple pie is pretty great too. Can't wait to try it thanks 👍 a lot 😊 for the recipe!😍
Byron Thomas says
This is everything I need in my life right now! Gorgeous!!
Lindsey Harrison says
This looks so scrumptious. I am a lover of apple pie and cinnamon rolls!
Halimeh Salem says
Wow what an amazing dish! I love your inspiration
Ebony says
I love variations of an old favorite. I’m definitely going to try this recipe soon. Thanks for sharing.
Ramona says
Thank you Ebony x
Chloë says
This looks absolutely delicious and I will have to try this 😍
Lori Geurin says
What a delicious creation! Cinnamon rolls are my favorite and apple pie is pretty great too. Can't wait to try this - thanks for the recipe!
Audrey says
This is perfect for the holidays!
nonna box says
I made it last weekend for my kids and it was a success! Loved the combination of the apple with the rolls. Thank you for the great recipe!
Ramona says
Yay, I am so happy you liked it, my dear 😉 Grazie!
Marci says
This was one of my few Pinterest Successes . Easy to make and yummy. Not nearly as sweet as I thought it would be (which was a good thing). Made it just as written with the exception of the pomegranate pieces on top (didn't have any and didn't think they would be missed). Everyone loved it. Definitely a keeper recipe!!
Ramona says
Hey, Marci
Thank you so much for your feedback!! I really appreciate it and I am so happy you liked my recipe. It really isn't too sweet (exactly how I like it too).
Easy recipe and soo good looking too, right? I hope you will find other recipes you will make and share your feedback. You have made my day with your kind comment 😉 thank you again!
Beth says
This apple pie looks both elegant and delicious - I am certainly going to put this on my must-make list as we get closer to apple season.
Alena says
Such a creative and delicious recipe! I love how this recipe combines two of my favorite dessert recipes in one - so perfect for fall and winter (or any season really!).
sapana says
Cinammon rolls are my favorite and apple pie also has a place in my heart. So the combination of these two is definitely a must try for me. It looks so delicious and love the way you arranged the apples slices.
Alexis says
I made this for a special breakfast and it was loved by all, not a scrap leftover.
Jen | Jen's Food Lab says
Wow this is so pretty! I love the design of the pie, which makes it super eye catching. Definitely the shot and composition also stands out.
Gail Montero says
What a fabulous idea to combine apple pie and cinnamon roll in one delicious treat! So beautifully presented, this should be a staple this fall season and beyond!
Marta says
I love how pretty this cinnamon roll apple pie looks- it's almost like a rose! This is a great fall recipe.
Jayashree T.Rao says
Lovely cinnamon roll apple pie. I loved how well you have made it, yummy. Bookmarking.
Emily says
What a gorgeous recipe that combines two of my favorite desserts- apple pie and cinnamon rolls! The presentation is so pretty, and the flavor is amazing!
Leslie says
This is definitely a dream treat!! I would love this but I know this would be pure heaven for my husband! Great recipe!
Sarah James says
Yes please! Your cinnamon roll apple pie looks delicious and so pretty too. I love the flavour combination and how you can eat it as a breakfast or dessert.
Fred says
This will definitely be a dream treat for me because I love both apple pies and cinnamon rolls. I will have to to try this recipe, thanks for sharing!
Maria says
This cinnamon roll apple pie is gorgeous! It's perfect for entertaining and I love that it's the best of both worlds of flavors!
Stine Mari says
This is genius!! Talk about combining two of my favorite desserts everrr. And it is so pretty too!
Amy Liu Dong says
Two flavor in one recipe, I love it and I am pretty sure that my kids will love it too. I will definitely save this and make this recipe this coming weekend.
Taleen | Just As Tasty says
You've combined two of my favorite things -- cinnamon rolls and apple pie! What a great idea!
Lesli Schwartz says
Well, that looks amazing and decadent! I'm obsessed with any apple desserts, so this will most definitely be on my list of things to make this summer!
Kari Alana says
I love how quick and simple this recipe is and I look forward to making it and serving it for my colleagues.
Lindsey says
What a brilliant idea! You took two of my favorite desserts and put them in 1!
Ramona says
Thank you Lindsey, cinnamon roll and apple pie are my two favourite treats so I thought why not make it into one 😉 - it does work in a way that it's super delicious!
Alena says
I can't believe you found a way to make cinnamon rolls EVEN better! Wow, this recipe is so creative and amazing, and I love how visually satisfying the apples are - like a giant rose!
Ramona says
Thank you so much dear Alena 😉
Natalie says
I'm so glad i stumbled upon your recipe. It looks delicious and just what I was looking for to make for my family. I love that you added apricots. And used healthier sugar. I can't wait to try this.
Ramona says
Thank you Natalie, A winner every time here 😉
Charity says
This is so pretty! Looks easy too. Pinning the recipe for apple season. Thanks!
Marwin Brown says
This dessert looks so tasty and filling, perfect for summer!
Ramona says
Aw, thank you Marwin. Perfect indeed 😉
Paige says
Really pretty and I bet it tastes even better than the pictures!
Ramona says
Thank you dear Page, it really does ☺️😋
Uma Srinivas says
This cinnamon roll apple pie looks decadent! I love the cinnamon flavor in desserts, I will save this recipe for the future. Thank you!
Kathryn Donangelo says
This is definitely one of my new favorites! Cinnamon rolls are my favorite treat, by far and this combination with apples is a dream come true! Definitely making this again this weekend! Maybe even twice 😉
Ramona says
Thank you so much dear Kathryn 😊. I’m so happy you like my recipe, it’s easy and delicious 😋
Debbie says
What a lovely Cinnamon Roll Apple pie! This is just stunning and is sure to be a show stopper for my next dinner party. Seriously..a cinnamon roll and apple..two of my most favorite things in the world,
Ramona says
Thank you so much dear Debbie, cinnamon roll and apple pie are definitely my top faves too! 😉
Sharon says
This recipe has the best of both worlds, warm apple pie, and soft cinnamon rolls. It's really perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ramona says
Thank you so much dear Sharon, you are so right! Absolutely delicious and pleases both an apple pie lover as well as a cinnamon roll one - everyone will be happy as pie 😉
Amanda says
This is one impressive pie! I love the look of those beautiful swirls, and it couldn't be more delicious. Such a fun take on apple pie!
Ramona says
Thanks so much, dear Amanda xx
Uma Srinivas says
Your giant cinnamon roll apple pie looks super yummy! I feel like grabbing few slices of it 🙂
Ramona says
Thank you Uma, I feel like making it again too. It was delishhhh.
Pavani says
OMG, that is such a stunning looking cinnamon roll. LOVE the idea of using apple pie as the filling to this. What an elegant breakfast/ dessert!! Recipe is so easy to make too - will definitely be trying it for my family.