Description
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of this Apple Pecan Cinnamon Roll Bake, a delightful twist on traditional cinnamon rolls. Tender apples, crunchy pecans, and sweet cinnamon come together in a decadent breakfast or dessert treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cinnamon Roll Bake:
- 2 cans (12.4 oz each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Apple Pecan Mixture:
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Egg Mixture:
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the cinnamon roll pieces: Open the cans of cinnamon rolls, set the icing aside, and cut each roll into quarters.
- Cook the apple pecan mixture: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until slightly softened. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine the ingredients: In a bowl, mix eggs, milk, and cream. Add chopped cinnamon rolls, apple mixture, and pecans.
- Bake the dish: Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for 35–40 minutes until set.
- Serve: Let cool, drizzle with icing, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, brioche cinnamon rolls can be used.
- Walnuts can be used instead of pecans, or a handful of raisins can be added for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
