Description
Grilled Apple Pie Cinnamon Roll Cups combine two nostalgic treats in one handheld dessert: flaky cinnamon rolls shaped into cups, filled with warm spiced apples, and lightly grilled for a golden, crisp finish. These easy-to-make treats are perfect for backyard barbecues, camping trips, or anytime you want to bring the charm of a campfire dessert to your outdoor party—with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8-count) refrigerated cinnamon rolls (with icing packet)
- 1 ½ cups apple pie filling (store-bought or homemade)
- Butter or nonstick spray (for greasing grill-safe pan)
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Prepare the grill:
- Heat your grill to medium (about 350°F / 175°C).
- Grease a grill-safe muffin tin or disposable foil muffin tray.
- Shape the cups:
- Unroll each cinnamon roll slightly and press it into a muffin cup, forming a shallow bowl.
- Add filling:
- Spoon a generous amount of apple pie filling into each cinnamon roll cup.
- Grill:
- Place the muffin tin on the grill over indirect heat.
- Close the lid and cook for 15–20 minutes, until the rolls are golden and set.
- Finish & serve:
- Remove from grill and cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle with included icing.
- Top with whipped cream, caramel, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
- Homemade touch: Use your own apple pie filling or spice it up with extra cinnamon and nutmeg
- Change the fruit: Try with cherry, peach, or blueberry pie filling
- No grill? Bake in a 375°F oven for 15–18 minutes
- Campfire option: Cook over a covered fire using a cast-iron muffin tin and indirect heat
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cinnamon roll cup
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg