Easy Cinnamon Roll Apple Cobbler is built for busy nights. It combines refrigerated cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling to create a dessert that tastes homemade without the extra work.
The base starts with canned cinnamon rolls. Quartering them allows the dough to bake evenly and creates soft pockets throughout the cobbler. Leaving them whole would result in uneven cooking and dense centers.
Apple pie filling brings sweetness and structure. Choosing a high-quality filling makes a difference. Look for one with real apple slices instead of mostly syrup.
Chopped walnuts or pecans add texture. Nuts aren’t required, but they create contrast between soft dough and baked apples.
The key is mixing gently. Overmixing can flatten the dough pieces. You want the cinnamon rolls coated but still distinct.
Spread the mixture evenly in a greased 9×13 baking dish. Make sure the apples are distributed throughout.
Bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes. The top should be golden and slightly crisp. The center should no longer look doughy.
Here’s the secret tip that changes everything:
Rotate the pan halfway through baking.
Cinnamon roll dough browns quickly. Rotating ensures even color and prevents over-browning on one side.
When removing from the oven, drizzle the icing immediately while the cobbler is hot. The heat melts the icing into the crevices, creating a glaze instead of a thick layer.
Let it cool 5–10 minutes before serving. This helps the filling set slightly.
Serve warm. It pairs well with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or nothing at all.
It’s simple. Sweet. Reliable.
And it’s ready in under an hour.
Cinnamon Roll Apple Cobbler (3-Ingredient Dessert Recipe)
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servings10
minutes45
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minutesA quick cinnamon roll apple cobbler made with just 3 ingredients, baked until golden, and drizzled with sweet icing.
Ingredients
2 (12.4 oz) cans 2 (12.4 oz) cinnamon rolls, quartered
1 (21 oz) can 1 (21 oz) apple pie filling
½ cup ½ chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Icing (included)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Quarter the cinnamon rolls and place them in a large bowl.
- Add apple pie filling and nuts. Stir gently to coat.
- Spread mixture evenly in baking dish.
- Bake 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Drizzle icing over hot cobbler. Cool for 5–10 minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
- Best served warm. Rotate the pan halfway for even browning. Add vanilla ice cream if desired.
FAQs:
- Can I make this without nuts? Yes, leave them out.
- Can I use homemade apples? Yes, use about 2 1/2 cups cooked apples.
- How do I store leftovers? Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
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