Baked Apple Pie Roll Ups take just a few minutes to prep and just 15 minutes in the oven. Warm crispy cinnamon sugar rolls with a sweet cinnamon sugar apple filling will become a family favorite.
I'm not sure whether I would classify these delicious Apple Pie Roll Ups as a breakfast or dessert. On the one hand they taste like the cinnamon toast I used to get at breakfast as a little girl as my grandma's house...but they also taste remarkably similar to apple pie and could easily be served as a dessert as well!
Why I love this recipe
- I can prep them in 5 minutes
- the rolls bake up in just 15 minutes
- they are an easy apple pie recipe
- the apple pie rolls are baked, not fried
- they are kid friendly to make and eat!
- they can be made gluten free by substituting the bread
Like apples? Try my apple bread, apple crisp cheesecake, or baked apples!
Ingredients
- sandwich bread-I use potato bread usually
- cinnamon sugar-I make my own to keep on hand by combining 1 cup of sugar with 3 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- butter-melted on a plate
- apples-cut into 1 cm cubes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a rolling pin (or your hand!) to flatten the slices of bread.
- Divide the apples between the bread slices and sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon sugar.
- Carefully roll the bread around the apples and place in the butter on all sides, then in the cinnamon sugar to coat.
- Place on the baking sheet seam side down.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until crisp.
- Let cool 5 minutes and serve warm.
I do not peel my apples before dicing them but that is my preference-feel free to peel them if you prefer. I also do not cut the crust off my bread although I have seen other versions of these roll ups calling for that. Call me the mean mom but that is one thing I've never done for my kiddos-but feel free if you are a crust-free family!
Tips for best results
- be sure to place the roll up seam side down on the baking sheet so it does not unroll
- line your baking sheet with parchment paper to make clean up easier
- choose a lighter bread over more dense varieties so it rolls thin, I prefer potato bread for this recipe
Variations
- use cinnamon swirl or cinnamon raisin bread
- serve with maple syrup or vanilla ice cream
- add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar
FAQs
You can substitute apple pie filling but it will change the final taste. Store bought apple pie filling is syrup-y and sweeter than my apple/cinnamon sugar filling.
You can substitute aluminum foil or a silicone baking mat for the parchment paper if you have it. The parchment paper simply makes cleanup far easier.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat in 10 second intervals in the microwave until they are heated through.
Apple Pie Roll Ups
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Description
These easy to prepare Apple Pie Roll Ups can be breakfast or easily served as dessert complimented with some vanilla ice cream!
Ingredients
- 6 pieces of sandwich bread-I use potato bread usually
- Cinnamon sugar-I make my own to keep on hand by combining 1 cup of sugar with 3 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp butter, melted on a plate
- 1 large or 2 small apples, cut into 1 cm cubes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a rolling pin (or your hand!) to flatten the slices of bread.
- Divide the apples between the bread slices and sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon sugar. Carefully roll the bread around the apples and place in the butter on all sides, then in the cinnamon sugar to coat.
- Place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until crisp.
- Let cool 5 minutes and serve warm.
Notes
- be sure to place the roll up seam side down on the baking sheet so it does not unroll
- line your baking sheet with parchment paper to make clean up easier
- choose a lighter bread over more dense varieties so it rolls thin, I prefer potato bread for this recipe
Keywords: apple pie roll up
Nancy says
Do you take the crusts off the bread before flattening? I make mushroom rollups and remove the crusts before rolling the bread. These look delicious. Can't wait to try them.
Melissa Riker says
I leave my crusts on but you can do it either way!
Ramona says
We were traveling this summer and we had Cherry Roll Ups with flour tortillas. I asked how they were made. They used cherries in a can and little of the cheese cake ingredients about a teaspoon and 2 heaping tablespoons of the cherry pie filling. They tucked the ends securely with a tooth pick and fried them in Canola Oil. The were delicious!
Melissa Riker says
They sound delicious!
Mary Tognazzini says
do the apples cook in the short baking time or crunchy?
Melissa Riker says
They soften but are not mushy. Dicing them small helps them soften in the 15 minutes.
Divya says
Totally perfect. Couldn’t get simpler. Not a fan of apple pie - but this Apple Pie Roll - It got me on a roll. My whole family is in love with it!!
Thanks Melissa 🥰
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Jen says
Has anyone made these the night before? Or had leftovers I am making these as a dessert for Thanksgiving tomorrow and don’t want them to be soggy are nasty so I don’t know because I’ve never made them before if I should wait and hope for the best that they turn out like they’re supposed to or
Juhi Mody says
Melissa,
I tried ur Apple roll up recipe yesterday. My bread kept breaking when I tried to roll it up. Please let me know what I can do to prevent that from happening
Juhi
Melissa Riker says
what kind of bread were you using Juhi? Was it fresh or a bit older?
Danie says
Loved it! It turned out better than what I thought! L Thank you Jesus! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! ?
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Melissa says
I'm so glad you liked them Danie!!
Kylie says
Just made these used strawberry jam, then apples...yum!
Annie says
Sounds wonferful. Would flour tortillas work with this? Just trying to use what i have on hand.
Melissa says
it would change the final results but I think it might be a nice variation Annie-please let me know what you think if you try it! ~Melissa
Ayesha Ali says
I tried this yesterday and my bread kept breaking apart! Help!
Melissa says
Hi Ayesha-can you explain how it was breaking up-was it unrolling when you went to bake it or was the bread itself falling apart? Thanks ~Melissa
Ayesha Ali says
After I would flatten the bread with a rolling pin and put in the apples and start rolling, the break with start to tear up. Even if I was able to roll the whole thing, the apples caused little "cracks" in the bread 🙁
Mercy says
Melissa desde Colombia te felicito por esta formula tan rica, la voy hacer y te contare como me quedaron.Te deseo muchos exitos.
Melissa says
¡Gracias Mercy! ¡Espero que te guste!
tiffany says
Do you know if these freeze well? And if so, should they be frozen before or after baking?
Melissa says
I have not tried freezing them Tiffany but I think they would end up soggy if you did.
Mary Leigh says
These look delicious. Like the perfect little snack for the fall! I bet they would be awesome at a brunch party!
Melissa says
Thank you Mary Leigh, I hope you like them!
easypeasylifematters says
This does sound good for breakfast or dessert!!! 🙂
Melissa says
Thanks so much! I hope you like it!
Faye Wilkerson says
Love how simple this is to make. Yum!!
Melissa says
Thank you Faye-I hope you like them!
donna says
Wondering if you can use pie crust instead of bread..*Pillsbury ready made pie crust?
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Melissa says
I haven't tried that Donna but if you give it a go before I do I'd love to hear how it turned out!!
Jenn says
I'm trying to right now! We'll see how they turn out.
Melissa says
I hope you loved them Jenn! ~Melissa