Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie

Real conversation: The pie crust is the most difficult part of making a pie. Achieving an oily, layered consistency without going too far with a golden brown one is not always easy. And there are times when you just don't have the time or patience to make a cake from scratch — which is why a store - bought pie crust is a godsend. So why not go ahead and use a different type of ready-to-bake tube for the apple pie crust? You probably know what we're getting at. Store-bought chilled cinnamon rolls are the perfect crust for this very American dessert. Do you think this is too weird? You add cinnamon to your apple pie, don't you? It's not something that exists in the world. Divide in half and roll out the cinnamon rolls so that they remain thin and crisp, like a pie crust, and do not turn into real cinnamon rolls. Don't have a rolling pin? No problem. You can smooth out the cinnamon rolls with a glass. Just make sure that the surface is floured. We left a few extra pieces of dough to make a grid on top of the apple pie (because what kind of apple pie is there without a grid on top, right?). Just before serving, drizzle the cake with the icing that comes with the cinnamon roll tube. Mmm. This is exactly what you need to roll out.Apple pie with cinnamon roll
Preheat the oven to 350°F.Put the apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and vanilla in a large bowl, stirring constantly. Set aside.Cut each pre-sliced cinnamon roll in half and roll out into ⅛ - inch-thick pieces.Place the flattened cinnamon rolls on the bottom of a lightly oiled pie dish, leaving 5 pieces for the top. Pour the apple mixture into the pie dish.Place strips of cinnamon rolls on top of the cake to create a grid pattern.Bake the pie for 25 minutes or until the apples are soft and the crust is golden brown.