Apple Pie Roll Ups {Gluten-free}
These apple pie roll-ups are the perfect easy dessert with all of the flavors you love about apple pie, but are made in a fraction of the time! They’re gluten-free, paleo, and can be made AIP.
I love apple desserts, but I don’t love making grain-free pie crusts! They are a lot of work, especially when you are making an entire holiday dinner, which is why I love leaning on desserts like apple crisp and apple pie bars. But if you want something a little non-traditional, you’ll love these apple pie roll-ups!
These apple pie roll-up’s are the perfect easy take on apple pie! They’re made with a gluten-free tortilla, and a delicious apple filling.
Table of contents
Recipe Ingredients
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Granny Smith Apples.
- Cinnamon.
- Ghee. Ghee is a lactose free alternative to butter.
- Tortillas. I used Siete Almond Flour tortillas or you can sub homemade cassava tortillas for AIP.
- Coconut cream, Coconut Sugar, and Sea Salt. These make the caramel sauce! I like this coconut cream and this coconut sugar.
Substitutions
- Switch up the apples. If you prefer a sweeter apple over the more tart granny smith apple, you can opt for a gala or honey crisp apple.
- Coconut oil. You can easily swap this out for the ghee.
- Premade caramel sauce. If there’s a premade caramel sauce that you like, you can use that instead of making it homemade.
How to make Apple Pie Roll-Ups
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Step one. Using a saucepan, combine the apple, water, lemon juice, 2 tbsp coconut sugar, and cinnamon. Set over medium heat.
Step two. Stir to combine and simmer for 6-8 minutes (stirring often) or until the apples soften and the liquid reduces. Set aside.
Step three. Combine the coconut cream, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat and stir to combine.
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Step four. Bring to a low boil, and reduce to a low simmer, stirring often. Simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the caramel is reduced and browned.
Step five. Heat the tortillas for about 10-15 seconds to make them more pliable. Spoon 2 large spoonfuls of the apple mixture into a tortilla.
Step six. Roll into a tight roll up and transfer to the baking sheet. Repeat with all of the tortillas.
Step seven. Lightly brush all sides of the tortilla with the melted ghee mixture and bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes or until crisp.
Step eight. Serve topped with caramel sauce if desired.
Tips & Tricks
- Make the caramel fresh to serve. The caramel will harden as it sits, but you can easily reheat it for a few minutes on low heat.
- Serve them with some ice cream. Apple pie and ice cream are always a match made in heaven!
Recipe FAQS
Use homemade cassava tortillas (just be aware that the cook time will vary, so keep a close eye on them) or the Siete burrito tortillas! Also, use coconut oil instead of ghee.
These are definitely the best fresh, but you can keep them in the fridge for a few hours and reheat in the oven.
You can! I think the caramel sauce really elevates it, but it’s optional.
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Apple Pie Roll Ups {Gluten-free, Paleo}
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These apple pie roll-ups are the perfect easy dessert with all of the flavors you love about apple pie, but are made in a fraction of the time! They’re gluten-free, paleo, and can be made AIP.
Ingredients
For the caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
For the apple filling
- 3 cups granny smith apple, chopped (see notes)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar divided
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1/2 tsp arrowroot starch
For the roll-ups
- 1 tbsp ghee, melted (sub coconut oil for AIP)
- 2 tsp coconut sugar
- 6 grain-free tortillas (I used Siete Almond Flour tortillas, sub homemade cassava tortillas for AIP)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
For the caramel sauceÂ
- Combine the coconut cream, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat and stir to combine. Bring to a low boil, and reduce to a low simmer, stirring often. Simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the caramel is reduced and browned.
- Set aside, and reheat if needed when you’re ready to serve.
For the roll-ups
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper
- Combine the apple, water, lemon juice, 2 tbsp coconut sugar, and cinnamon using a saucepan. Set over medium heat. Stir to combine and simmer for 6-8 minutes (stirring often) or until the apples soften.
- Combine the arrowroot starch with a small splash of water and whisk well. Pour the mixture into the saucepan with the apples, stir well, and turn off the heat. This will help to hold the apple filling together and absorb excess liquid. Set aside.
- Combine the ghee and 2 tsp coconut sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat the tortillas for about 10 seconds to make them more pliable. Spoon 2 large spoonfuls of the apple mixture into a tortilla. Roll into a tight roll-up and transfer to the baking sheet. Repeat with all of the tortillas.
- Lightly brush all sides of the tortilla with the melted ghee mixture and bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes or until crisp. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce, and serve extra on the side for dipping!
Notes
Granny Smith apples have a nice tart flavor, but you can also use gala or honey crisp apples if you’d like something sweeter.
Caramel sauce tends to set if it sits too long. If you have leftovers or it sets while you’re cooking the rest of the recipe, simply reheat it for a minute or two!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 274
- Fat: 6.1g
- Carbohydrates: 41.2g
- Fiber: 5.7g
- Protein: 4.6g
The perfect EASY Thanksgiving dessert!!