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These apple pie roll-ups are the perfect easy dessert that has all of the flavors you love about apple pie, but is made in a fraction of the time! They’re gluten-free, paleo, and can be made AIP.

A plate of apple pie roll-ups.

Apple Pie Roll-Ups

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. So when you are craving an AIP or paleo apple dessert, but don’t want to make a full pie with crust, these apple pie roll ups are perfect!

These roll ups are full of wholesome ingredients and healthy fats, while embodying the tart and sweet flavor we all love of an apple pie!

The Ingredients for the Apple Pie Roll-Ups

  • Granny Smith Apples. The main ingredient!
  • Water, Coconut Sugar, Cinnamon, and Lemon Juice. These ingredients combine with the apples to make the “filling”.
  • Ghee. You can sub coconut oil for AIP. This combines with coconut sugar to make the glaze for the roll-ups.
  • 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.

How to make Apple Pie Roll-Ups

  • Prep the apple filling. Using a saucepan, combine the apple, water, lemon juice, 2 tbsp coconut sugar, and cinnamon. Set over medium heat. Stir to combine and simmer for 6-8 minutes (stirring often) or until the apples soften and the liquid reduces. Set aside.
  • Prep the glaze. 
  • Roll the tortillas. Heat the tortillas for about 10-15 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.

A three step phot of stuffing the tortilla with apple mixture.

  • Brush and bake. Lightly brush all sides of the tortilla with the melted ghee mixture and bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes or until crisp.

Individual apple pie roll-ups on a baking sheet.

  • Serve topped with caramel sauce if desired.

A apple pie roll-up with caramel sauce.

How do you make these AIP?

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.

Can you make these ahead of time? How long do they stay fresh?

These are definitely the best fresh, but you can keep them in the fridge for a few hours and reheat in the oven.

Can you make these without the caramel sauce?

You can! I think the caramel sauce really elevates it, but it’s optional.


Two stacked apple pie roll-ups on a plate.

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Apple Pie Roll Ups {Gluten-free, Paleo}

  • Author: Michelle
  • Total Time: 50 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 3 cups granny smith apple, chopped
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp + 2 tsp coconut sugar, divided
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1 tbsp ghee, melted (sub coconut oil for AIP)
  • 6 grain-free tortillas (I used Siete Almond Flour tortillas, sub homemade cassava tortillas for AIP)

For the caramel sauce

 

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper
  2. Using a saucepan, combine the apple, water, lemon juice, 2 tbsp coconut sugar, and cinnamon. Set over medium heat. Stir to combine and simmer for 6-8 minutes (stirring often) or until the apples soften and the liquid reduces. Set aside.
  3. Combine the ghee and 2 tsp coconut sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
  4. Heat the tortillas for about 10-15 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.
  5. Lightly brush all sides of the tortilla with the melted ghee mixture and bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes or until crisp.
  6. Serve topped with caramel sauce if desired.

For the caramel sauce 

  1. 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.

Notes

All nutrition facts are estimated and will vary.

  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 274
  • Fat: 6.1g
  • Carbohydrates: 41.2g
  • Fiber: 5.7g
  • Protein: 4.6g