Apple Cobbler with Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls

Apple Cobbler with Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls

Looking for the perfect fall dessert that’s warm, cozy, and unbelievably easy? This apple cobbler with Pillsbury cinnamon rolls is a shortcut recipe that tastes homemade—and no one will guess how simple it is to make!

Sweet cinnamon rolls bake up golden and fluffy, layered with tender spiced apples, crunchy walnuts, and a drizzle of icing on top. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you’ve got the ultimate fall treat for brunch, dessert, or even a sweet breakfast.

Hosting tip: This cobbler is best served fresh out of the oven, but you can prep the apple filling ahead of time and refrigerate it until you’re ready to bake.

Apple Cobbler with Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

  • 1–2 tubes of Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls (depending on the size of your baking dish)

  • 3 apples, peeled and chopped

  • 3 tbsp sugar

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 tbsp water

  • ¼ cup walnuts, chopped

  • Frosting (from the cinnamon roll package)

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Directions

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    1. Chop the apples into bite-sized pieces.

    2. In a pan, combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, and water. Cook over medium heat until the apples are soft and slightly caramelized.

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    1. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease your baking dish.

    2. Cut each cinnamon roll into 4 pieces and spread them evenly in the dish.

    3. Spoon the apple pie filling on top, followed by the walnuts.

    4. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.

    5. Remove from the oven and drizzle the frosting over the top while warm.

    6. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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