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Apple Pie Egg Rolls take everything you love about a warm slice of apple pie and wrap it in a crispy, golden, cinnamon sugar coated shell. Crunchy on the outside, gooey and spiced on the inside, and made for dunking in caramel, they are an irresistible handheld dessert. I made a batch on a chilly fall evening and the girls declared them better than the pie itself. If you love an easy sweet treat, you will also adore our sopapilla cheesecake bars.
One bite of that crispy cinnamon sugar shell and warm apple filling and you will be hooked on these apple pie egg rolls.
Apple Pie Egg Rolls Quick Look
- 🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 🌡️ Cook Time: 3 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 13 minutes
- 🍽️ Serving: 7 egg rolls
- ⚡ Calories: 212kcal
- 🌶️ Flavor Profile: Crispy, sweet, and warmly spiced (apple pie in handheld form)
- ✋ Difficulty: Easy, only a few ingredients, like our sopapilla cheesecake bars
Quick Answer
To make apple pie egg rolls, place apple pie filling on an egg roll wrapper, fold and roll it into a sealed log, and brush the edges with a flour paste to seal. Fry the rolls in hot oil until golden and crispy, then roll them in cinnamon sugar while warm and serve with caramel sauce.
Jump to:
- Apple Pie Egg Rolls Quick Look
- Quick Answer
- Why This Recipe Works
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Key Ingredients
- Variations and Substitutions
- How to Make Apple Pie Egg Rolls
- Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Serving Ideas and Suggestions
- Apple Pie Egg Rolls FAQs
- Other Recommended Easy Dessert Recipes
- Caramel Apple Pie Egg Rolls
Why This Recipe Works
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- Apple pie, made easy. Canned apple pie filling gives you all that spiced apple flavor without peeling, slicing, or cooking a single apple.
- A shatteringly crisp shell. Frying the egg roll wrappers creates a light, crunchy crust that contrasts beautifully with the gooey filling.
- Cinnamon sugar coating. Rolling them in cinnamon sugar while warm gives every bite a sweet, fragrant, churro like finish.
- Caramel for dipping. A side of warm caramel sauce takes these from delicious to downright crave worthy.
- Ready in minutes. They fry up in just a few minutes, so you can have warm dessert on the table fast.
- Fun to make and eat. Rolling and frying these is a fun little kitchen project, and they are perfect for sharing.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- They taste like apple pie but are way easier and more fun to eat.
- A short ingredient list and quick fry time make them a breeze.
- The crispy cinnamon sugar shell and caramel dip are absolutely addictive.
Key Ingredients
These egg rolls keep things simple. Here is what each ingredient does.
- Egg Roll Wrappers: The crispy, golden shell. Look for them in the produce section of most grocery stores.
- Apple Pie Filling: The easy shortcut to warm, spiced apple flavor. Chop any large apple pieces so the rolls seal well.
- Cinnamon and Sugar: Mixed together to coat the warm egg rolls in a sweet, fragrant, churro like crust.
- Flour and Water: Whisked into a simple paste that acts like glue to seal the wrappers shut.
- Caramel Sauce: For dipping. Warm it up for the ultimate gooey, sweet finish.
See recipe card for exact quantities.
Variations and Substitutions
These egg rolls are easy to switch up. Try one of these ideas.
- Air fry them: Brush with oil and air fry until golden for a lighter version.
- Different fillings: Swap in cherry, peach, or blueberry pie filling for a fun twist.
- Add cream cheese: Spread a little sweetened cream cheese on the wrapper before the apple for a cheesecake vibe.
- Drizzle instead of dip: Drizzle the caramel right over the top and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- More easy desserts: If you love a quick sweet, try our sopapilla cheesecake bars next.
How to Make Apple Pie Egg Rolls
- Place a scoop of apple pie filling on the bottom third of an egg roll wrapper.
- Fold the bottom corner up over the filling, then brush the edges with the flour paste.
- Tuck in the sides and roll tightly into a sealed log.
- Stir the sugar and cinnamon together in a shallow bowl.
- Fry the egg rolls in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, flipping often.
- Roll each warm egg roll in the cinnamon sugar, then serve with caramel for dipping.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Do not overfill. Too much filling makes the rolls hard to seal and prone to bursting in the oil. A few tablespoons is plenty.
- Seal the edges well. Brush the flour paste along all the exposed edges so the rolls stay tightly closed while frying.
- Watch the oil temperature. Keep the oil around 350 degrees so the shells turn golden without burning or staying greasy.
- Do not crowd the pot. Fry just a couple at a time so the oil stays hot and the rolls cook evenly.
- Coat them warm. Roll the egg rolls in cinnamon sugar right after frying so it sticks to the hot, crispy shell.
- Drain on a rack. A wire rack over a tray keeps the bottoms crisp and catches any extra cinnamon sugar.
Serving Ideas and Suggestions
Apple pie egg rolls are best served warm, fresh from the fryer, with a little bowl of caramel sauce for dunking. They make a fun fall dessert, a party treat, or a cozy after dinner sweet any time of year.
For the full dessert experience, serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of extra caramel. They are right at home on a sweets table next to our sopapilla cheesecake bars and strawberry cheesecake dip. Pair them with an easy dulce de leche milkshake for an extra indulgent treat.
These are best enjoyed the day they are made, while the shells are still shatteringly crisp. However you serve them, these apple pie egg rolls are guaranteed to disappear fast, so make a big batch.
Apple Pie Egg Rolls FAQs
Absolutely. Homemade apple pie filling works beautifully. Just make sure it is thick and cooled, and chop the apples small so the egg rolls are easy to roll and seal.
Use standard egg roll wrappers, usually found in the refrigerated produce section. They are larger and sturdier than spring roll or wonton wrappers, which makes them perfect for holding the apple filling.
No. A deep fryer is convenient, but a Dutch oven or heavy pot with a few inches of oil works just as well. You can also air fry them for a lighter version.
They are best fresh, but you can assemble the unfried rolls a few hours ahead and refrigerate them. Fry them just before serving so the shells stay crisp.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Reheat them in a 350 degree oven or air fryer to bring back the crunch, since the microwave makes them soft.
Yes. Brush or spray the rolls with oil and air fry at 375 degrees until golden and crisp, flipping halfway through. They will be a little lighter than deep fried but still delicious.
Craving more easy sweets? Whip up a pan of our sopapilla cheesecake bars next for another cinnamon sugar treat.
Craving fair food? Our caramel apple funnel cakes are crispy, caramel drizzled, and ready in 15 minutes.
Craving more fried desserts? Our crispy homemade mini churros are perfect for dipping.
Craving fried fruit? Do not miss our peach fritters with a glossy vanilla glaze.
Caramel Apple Pie Egg Rolls
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 7 egg roll wrappers
- 21 ounces apple pie filling
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- caramel sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Whisk the water and all-purpose flour in a small bowl until smooth and set aside.1 tablespoon water, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Lay an eggroll wrapper on a clean work surface with a pointy end facing you. Place ⅓ cup of the apple pie filling at the bottom third of the wrapper.7 egg roll wrappers, 21 ounces apple pie filling
- Take the bottom corner and fold it up over the filling. Dip your finger into the flour mixture and run it along the exposed edges of the wrapper.
- Tuck both edges of the wrapper over the filling. Keep tightly rolling until you make a little log, and everything is sealed. Place on a plate while you continue rolling the rest of the egg rolls.
- Heat a deep fryer or Dutch oven with 4 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F.
- In a small, shallow bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon.3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Very carefully place some egg rolls into the hot oil, do not crowd the fryer, only do a couple at a time, and fry until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Make sure to flip them often so they brown evenly.
- Using tongs, remove one of the eggrolls and let any excess oil drip off. Immediately place it into the cinnamon sugar and roll it around until coated.
- Place the coated eggroll on a wire rack over a sheet tray to catch excess cinnamon sugar that may fall off.
- Repeat with the remaining eggrolls and serve warm with caramel sauce for dipping.caramel sauce for dipping
Notes
- Make sure the egg roll is completely sealed before frying to avoid the filling leaking out.
- Don’t overcrowd the deep fryer or skillet, fry them in batches if needed.
- Always let the egg rolls cool a bit before rolling them in cinnamon sugar to avoid burning yourself.
- If you’re serving these at a party, prepare the rolls beforehand and fry them up when you’re ready to serve.
- Use a clean work surface for rolling to avoid any sticking or tearing.
- Always remember to store leftover egg rolls in the fridge and reheat them in the oven or air fryer for best results.
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I would like to try this recipe and would maybe prefer to air fryer. What are those instructions that you can offer?