Description
Apple Pie Cinnamon Roll Muffins blend the comfort of cinnamon rolls with spiced apple butter for a delicious breakfast or brunch option. Soft, gooey, and topped with icing, they’re perfect for cozy mornings or holiday tables.
Ingredients
Scale
1 can of cinnamon rolls
⅔ cup apple butter
1 apple, peeled and diced
2 eggs
¼ cup Half and Half
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
- Spray a muffin pan (12-cup size) with non-stick cooking spray.
- Open your can of cinnamon rolls and separate the rolls. Unroll each one (or cut into 6-8 pieces per roll) and set aside the icing from the can for later.
- Toss the pieces of cinnamon-roll dough into the apple butter so they are coated. Then place the coated dough pieces into the muffin tin cups, filling each cup about ⅔ full.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, Half and Half, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Pour this spice-egg mixture over the cinnamon-roll dough in each muffin cup, filling to about ⅔ of the cup.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans on top of each muffin if desired.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the centers are set.
- While still warm (or slightly cooled), warm up the icing from the cinnamon roll can (microwave ~10–15 seconds until pourable) and drizzle it generously over the muffins.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best texture.
Muffins are best served warm but can be stored and reheated.
Make ahead and freeze without icing for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 111
- Sugar: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 2g