Fire up the grill and treat your family to a cozy breakfast with these Traeger Apple Crisp Cinnamon Roll Cups. This quick, crowd-pleasing recipe uses refrigerated cinnamon rolls as the base, so you can enjoy a special morning treat without spending hours in the kitchen.
Apple Crisp Cinnamon Roll Cups
If you want something a little special for breakfast but still value a few extra minutes of sleep, this recipe is for you. Canned cinnamon rolls become individual muffin-sized cups that hold a simple apple filling and a crunchy oat topping, finishing with the familiar cinnamon roll icing for a decadent touch. The result is a handheld, deep-dish style apple crisp that’s perfect for brunch or a weekend breakfast.
Shopping List
Here’s a concise list of what you’ll need. For exact quantities, see the recipe card below.
- Refrigerated cinnamon rolls (regular size, canned)
- Apples
- Butter (melted)
- Quick rolled oats
- Brown sugar
- Cinnamon
How to Make Apple Crisp Cinnamon Roll Cups (Overview)
This overview shows the main steps at a glance. The full ingredient amounts and detailed instructions follow in the printable recipe card below.
- Preheat: Heat your Traeger or pellet grill to about 375°F. Elevate a cookie rack or an inverted rectangular cake pan inside the grill so the muffin tins sit 2–3 inches above the direct heat.
- Shape: Flatten each cinnamon roll to roughly 5 inches across so it can line and form a cup in a muffin tin.
- Fill: Spoon a small amount of apple mixture into each dough cup, then top with the oat crisp mixture.
- Bake: Place the muffin pans on the elevated rack and grill for about 15–20 minutes, until the pastry is cooked and the topping is golden.
- Finish: Let the cups cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle the included icing over each one and serve warm.
FAQ
Store leftover cups covered in the refrigerator for 2–3 days.
Reheat gently in an oven or warm grill for a few minutes to keep the crust crisp. The microwave works in a pinch but may soften the crust.
Yes. Refrigerated sugar cookie dough or homemade bread dough brushed with cinnamon and brown sugar can work. Ensure whatever dough you use is fully baked through.
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- Stuffed Breakfast Croissant with Steak
- Homemade Raspberry Pancakes
- Blackstone Eggs in a Basket
- Baked Blueberry Brioche French Toast
- Apple Fritters
- Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
- Bacon and Egg Breakfast Wrap
- Perfect Scrambled Eggs
- Homemade Dry Pancake Mix
If you love quick cinnamon treats, try other simple recipes like quick Hawaiian-style cinnamon rolls or pumpkin-spice cupcakes for variety.
Traeger Cinnamon Roll Apple Crisp Cups
Easy, surprising, and delicious—these apple crisp cups use canned cinnamon rolls to create a handheld dessert-like breakfast that’s perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 2 (12.5 oz) cans Pillsbury-style cinnamon rolls (regular size)
- 3–4 large apples, diced small
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
- 3/4 cup quick rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your Traeger or pellet grill to 375°F and position a wire rack or an inverted cake pan inside to lift the muffin pan 2–3 inches above the grill surface.
- Spray or grease muffin pans with non-stick spray.
- Flatten each cinnamon roll with a rolling pin to about 5 inches across so it will form a cup that lines the muffin well.
- Press each rolled-out cinnamon roll into a muffin cup to form a dough cup.
- In a large bowl, toss the diced apples with the melted butter until evenly coated.
- Spoon about 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of the apple mixture into each dough cup—do not overfill.
- In a separate bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Sprinkle approximately 1 tablespoon of the oat mixture over the apples in each cup.
- Place the muffin pan(s) on the elevated rack inside the grill and bake for 15–20 minutes, until the dough is cooked and the topping is golden.
- Remove from the grill and let the cups cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle the icing that came with the cinnamon rolls over each cup before serving.
- Enjoy warm.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 185 • Total Fat: 12g • Saturated Fat: 8g • Trans Fat: 1g • Unsaturated Fat: 4g • Cholesterol: 31mg • Sodium: 137mg • Carbohydrates: 19g • Fiber: 2g • Sugar: 13g • Protein: 1g
Nutrition data is an estimate.