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Put raw canned cinnamon roll dough discs in the crock and 2 other ingredients to get a sweet treat so delicious your family will be begging for more!

When you need an easy dessert that feels a little special without a lot of fuss, this 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker August Sweets recipe is such a fun one to make. Using raw canned cinnamon roll dough discs, pie filling, and the included icing, you can turn a few simple store-bought ingredients into a warm, gooey treat that tastes like a cozy cross between cinnamon rolls and fruit cobbler.

This sweet treat is lovely served warm on its own, but it gets even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. For brunch, I like to pair it with hot coffee, cold milk, or a simple fruit salad to balance the richness. If you are serving it after supper, a handful of toasted pecans on top makes it feel extra homey.

3-Ingredient Slow Cooker August Sweets

Servings: 6

Finished cinnamon roll fruit sweet from the slow cooker
Finished cinnamon roll fruit sweet from the slow cooker

Ingredients

1 can refrigerated cinnamon rolls, dough discs separated and icing reserved
1 can peach pie filling, about 21 ounces
Icing packet from the cinnamon rolls

Cinnamon roll dough, peach pie filling, and icing
Cinnamon roll dough, peach pie filling, and icing

Directions

1. Lightly coat the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray or a little butter. Arrange the raw canned cinnamon roll dough discs in a single layer across the bottom.

Cinnamon roll dough arranged in the slow cooker
Cinnamon roll dough arranged in the slow cooker

2. Spoon the peach pie filling evenly over the dough discs, spreading the fruit so every piece gets some of the filling.

Peach pie filling spread over cinnamon roll dough
Peach pie filling spread over cinnamon roll dough

3. Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, or until the dough is puffed and cooked through and the fruit is bubbly around the edges.

Cooked cinnamon roll dessert in the slow cooker
Cooked cinnamon roll dessert in the slow cooker

4. Drizzle the reserved icing over the warm dessert. Scoop into bowls and serve right away while it is soft, gooey, and warm.

Plated cinnamon roll peach dessert with icing
Plated cinnamon roll peach dessert with icing

Variations & Tips

Apple version: Swap the peach pie filling for apple pie filling for a cozy fall-style dessert that tastes wonderful with a little extra cinnamon on top.

Apple cinnamon roll slow cooker variation
Apple cinnamon roll slow cooker variation

Berry version: Try cherry or mixed berry pie filling if your family likes brighter fruit flavors. The tangy fruit pairs really nicely with the sweet icing.

Berry cinnamon roll slow cooker variation
Berry cinnamon roll slow cooker variation

Keep it from getting soggy: If your pie filling seems extra loose, spoon it on gently and avoid stirring so the dough can bake up fluffy instead of getting weighed down.

Easy serving tip: Line the slow cooker with parchment made for slow cookers if you have it, or grease well, so scooping and cleanup are both much easier.