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Let me share my favorite shortcut to apple pie heaven - these crispy oven-baked Apple Pie Roll-Ups. They give you all that cozy apple pie flavor in just 30 minutes. Perfect for satisfying those sweet cravings whether it's dessert time or breakfast.
Why You'll Love These
I love how these roll-ups bring back memories of classic apple pie without all the fuss. Since they're baked not fried they're a bit lighter too. Plus you can easily switch things up for different diets need gluten free or egg free? No problem!
What You'll Need
- Cinnamon Bread: Twelve slices crusts off rolled nice and flat.
- Apple Filling: One big can chop it up if needed.
- Sugar: Quarter cup for that sweet sparkle.
- Cinnamon: One teaspoon adds warmth.
- Nutmeg: Just a quarter teaspoon perfect amount.
- Butter: Six tablespoons melted makes everything golden.
- Vanilla: One teaspoon brings out the sweetness.
Let's Make Magic
- Get That Bread Ready
- Take off those crusts give each slice a gentle roll to flatten.
- Fill And Roll
- Spoon some apple filling on each slice roll them up nice and easy.
- Add The Good Stuff
- Mix up your butter and vanilla in one bowl sugar spices in another. Each roll gets dipped in butter sprinkled with sweet spices.
- Time To Bake
- Line your pan with parchment 350°F until they're golden and crispy about 15-20 minutes.
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My Best Tips
Don't overfill these beauties or they'll leak while baking. Be gentle when rolling that cinnamon bread. Just sprinkle the sugar mixture lightly keeps them from burning.
Keep Them Fresh
They'll stay good couple days at room temperature in a sealed container longer in the fridge. Want them crispy again? Pop them in the toaster oven works like magic.
Mix It Up
Try different pie fillings cherry blackberry even pumpkin. Regular bread works too if that's what you have. Sometimes I drizzle icing on top makes them extra special.
Serve Them Up
Nothing beats these warm with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce. For breakfast? Perfect with your morning coffee or tea starts the day off sweet.
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Quick Answers
No parchment? Foil works great too or just spray your pan. Save extra filling for toast or pancakes nothing goes to waste in my kitchen.
Better For You
Love that these are baked not fried still get that amazing crunch without all the oil. That cinnamon bread adds its own sweetness makes them feel like a treat you can feel good about.
Everyone Can Enjoy
Need them gluten free? Special bread works great. Egg free? Got you covered there too. Everyone deserves these little bites of joy.
Perfect Any Time
These roll-ups fit every occasion quick dessert special breakfast party treat you name it. They're so easy to make and everyone loves them perfect for sharing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use homemade apple pie filling?
- Yes, any apple pie filling works. Homemade or canned both give great results.
- → Why cut off the crusts?
- Removing crusts helps bread roll out thinner and roll up more easily without breaking.
- → Can these be made ahead?
- Best served warm and fresh. Can be reheated but may not stay as crispy.
- → Why chop the apple filling?
- Chopping makes filling easier to roll up and prevents large chunks from tearing bread.
- → Can I use regular bread?
- Cinnamon swirl bread adds extra flavor, but plain white bread works too.