Apple Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes are a delightful, easy fall treat made with fresh apples, cinnamon sugar, refrigerated crescent dough and a simple maple glaze. These warm, gooey apple-filled cupcakes take under 30 minutes to make and work well for dessert or a cozy weekend breakfast.
Apple Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes
With the arrival of fall, baking shifts to comforting flavors like apples and cinnamon. These cupcakes combine the best of both worlds: tender pastry, sweet spiced apples and a drizzle of maple glaze. Using refrigerated crescent roll dough keeps the recipe quick and approachable while still delivering homemade taste.
The recipe is versatile—serve these warm from the oven as a dessert or alongside coffee for a special breakfast. The combination of cinnamon, baked apples and buttery dough creates an irresistible aroma that fills the kitchen and makes rainy or crisp mornings especially comforting.
If you enjoy apple desserts, this recipe is a great addition to your fall lineup. It’s straightforward, quick, and perfect for sharing with family or guests when you want something homemade without a long bake time.
Choose one of these simple apple treats for a comforting Sunday morning or an easy after-dinner dessert. The warm, cinnamon-scented cupcakes are sure to be a favorite.
Apple Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes
Prep Time: 10 minutes- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
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Apple Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes combine tender crescent dough with diced apples, cinnamon sugar and a buttery finish, then get a light maple glaze. They bake quickly and deliver warm, comforting flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz.) tube refrigerated crescent rolls or crescent dough sheet
- 1 medium apple, small diced
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted (divided)
- 1/3 cup sugar (or a mix of light brown and granulated sugar)
- Cinnamon to taste (about 3/4 teaspoon suggested)
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp milk, more as needed to reach desired consistency
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners. This recipe yields 8 cupcakes.
- On parchment, unroll the crescent dough sheet. If using individual crescent rolls, press seams together to form a large rectangle. Brush the dough with about 2 Tbsp melted butter, reserving the remainder.
- Mix the sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle it evenly over the buttered dough. Scatter the diced apples across the dough.
- Starting from the long side, roll the dough into a tight log.
- Slice the log into eight pieces, about 1½ inches each, and place each piece into a paper-lined cupcake cup.
- Brush the tops with the remaining melted butter. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. If they brown too quickly, tent lightly with foil.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup and milk to make the glaze. Spoon over the cupcakes once they have cooled slightly.
These apple-filled cupcakes are an easy way to bring cozy fall flavors to your table with minimal effort. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.