Easy Cinnamon Apple Cobbler Recipe (2 Ingredients)

Name: The 2-Ingredient Apple Cobbler I Make All Fall Long
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray; (17.5 ounces canned cinnamon rolls; 21-ounces apple pie filling

A baked apple cinnamon cobbler with icing in a white casserole pan a serving spoon scooping a portion from one end — Simply Recipes / Jessica Furniss

In college, I lived with my aunt and cousins for a couple of years, and the experience rewarded me with some of my fondest memories: My high school cousins giving me intricate makeovers, listening to songs their brother wrote on his keyboard, and my aunt making Sunday morning cinnamon rolls—where she always saved the center piece for her oldest child as a special tradition.

Every time I pop open a can of flaky, fragrant cinnamon roll dough, I’m transported back to that time when I felt so safe and loved. So, I’m always trying out recipes that incorporate canned cinnamon rolls for that hit of sweet, delicious nostalgia.

This two-ingredient apple cobbler combines a can of store-bought cinnamon rolls and a can of apple pie filling that get baked together in a 9x13-inch baking dish in the oven. Then, the cobbler is drizzled with the cinnamon roll icing for the easiest, tastiest fall breakfast or dessert.

A plate with a serving of apple cinnamon cobbler topped with icing and a spoon beside it — Simply Recipes / Jessica Furniss

Tips for Making My 2-Ingredient Cinnamon Apple Cobbler

Don’t skip the aluminum foil! After 15 minutes of baking, you’ll cover the cobbler with a piece of foil that you’ve sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. If you skip this step, the cobbler may burn.
Keep a fork handy: This cobbler tastes best when the cinnamon roll pieces are fully baked through and fluffy. When the cobbler looks done, remove it from the oven to do a quick fork test. Use the fork to gently stretch open a piece of the cinnamon roll dough. If you find the inside is gooey or wet, bake the cobber for another 5 to 10 minutes until it’s fully done.
Warm up the icing: To get the perfect drizzle on your treat, the icing needs to be a little warm. Spoon the icing that came with the cinnamon rolls into a small microwave-safe bowl. Then, simply microwave the bowl for 10 seconds and drizzle away!

Easy Tweaks

Add toppings: For some optional pizzazz, top this cobbler with homemade whipped cream and/or chopped nuts, like walnuts or pecans.
Serve it à la mode: My favorite way to serve this cinnamon apple cobbler is with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. The ice cream gets all melty and mixes with the sweet icing for the most amazing saucy topping for the fruit-filled cobbler.
Bump up the warm spices: You can dial up the fall flavor by adding 1/2 teaspoon of extra cinnamon, apple pie spice, or pumpkin pie spice to the pie filling.
Serve a crowd: This apple cobbler is an easy dessert for fall holiday gatherings. You can easily double the recipe and use two 9x13-inch baking dishes to make enough to feed a crowd.

Apple cinnamon cobbler in a baking dish with a plated serving topped with ice cream and cups of coffee on the side — Simply Recipes / Jessica Furniss

2-Ingredient Cinnamon Apple Cobbler

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 50 mins

Servings 6 servings

Yield 1 (9x13-inch) cobbler

For a thicker cobbler, you can bake this recipe in an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking dish instead, just extend the covered baking time to 25 to 30 minutes.

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Nonstick cooking spray
1 (17.5-ounce) can Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls
1 (21-ounce) can apple pie filling (I like Duncan Hines Comstock Original Country Apple)

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Assemble:

Cut each cinnamon roll into four equal pieces so you have 20 pieces total from 5 cinnamon rolls. Separate all the layers from each piece of cinnamon roll by pulling apart each sliver of dough.

Add the dough pieces to a medium mixing bowl, then add the apple pie filling. Use a spatula to stir until each piece of dough is coated in the apple pie filling.
Bake:

Pour the mixture into the prepared 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes.

Spray a layer of nonstick cooking spray onto a piece of aluminum foil large enough to cover the surface of the baking dish. Place the foil, greased-side down, loosely over the cobbler. Continue baking until the cinnamon roll dough is fully cooked and no gooey parts remain, 20 to 25 minutes.
Do a fork test:

Remove the cobbler from the oven and use a fork to gently stretch apart a piece of the cinnamon roll to check for doneness. The bread should be fluffy inside, not stretchy or gooey. If it’s still gooey, bake until the bread is fluffy and fully cooked, 5 to 10 more minutes.

Be careful not to over or underbake this recipe; the cinnamon rolls should have crispy edges and soft centers, but not be gooey inside.
Ice and serve:

Remove the cinnamon roll icing from its plastic container and add it to a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave to loosen the icing enough to be pourable, about 10 seconds, then use a spoon to drizzle the icing over the warm cobbler. Serve warm for breakfast or dessert!

Store fully cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in 10-second increments in the microwave until warmed through to enjoy your leftovers.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
365	Calories
9g	Fat
68g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories	365
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 691mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate 68g	25%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 38g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 2mg	9%
Calcium 28mg	2%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 40mg	1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.