Description
Indulgent apple pie cinnamon roll bake merges classic dessert flavors into one irresistible casserole. Sweet cinnamon swirls and tender apple chunks create a comforting breakfast treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans store-bought cinnamon rolls (with icing)
- 4 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Spices and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (60 g) chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and thoroughly coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
- Carefully slice each cinnamon roll into four equal quadrants, creating bite-sized pieces. Arrange these pieces uniformly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Create a luxurious apple mixture by combining diced apples with brown sugar, ground cinnamon, melted butter, and fragrant vanilla extract. Gently fold any additional mix-ins into the apple blend.
- Generously cascade the spiced apple mixture over the cinnamon roll pieces, ensuring comprehensive coverage and even distribution throughout the dish.
- Transfer the assembled dish to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40-45 minutes. Monitor the surface, watching for a rich golden-brown coloration and testing apple tenderness.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the dessert to rest and slightly cool for 5-10 minutes. While still warm, elegantly drizzle the reserved cream cheese icing across the top, creating an enticing presentation.
Notes
- Precise knife skills matter when cutting cinnamon rolls to ensure even, bite-sized pieces that cook uniformly.
- Select crisp, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best balance of sweetness and texture in your bake.
- Keep icing slightly warm before drizzling to achieve smooth, cascading coverage across the golden-brown surface.
- Consider dairy-free or gluten-free alternatives by using plant-based cinnamon rolls and replacing butter with coconut oil for inclusive serving options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg