Description
A warm, comforting Cinnamon Roll Apple Bake combining tender apples with cinnamon roll dough, baked to golden perfection and drizzled with sweet icing. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this easy-to-make dish blends fruity flavors with classic cinnamon spice for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cinnamon Rolls
- 2 cans (8-count each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
Fruit Mixture
- 2 large apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Other
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cut Cinnamon Rolls: Open the cans of cinnamon rolls and cut each roll into quarters to create bite-sized pieces that will evenly mix with the apple mixture.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, melted butter, and nutmeg if using. Stir gently until the mixture is well blended.
- Combine Dough and Fruit: Gently fold in the cinnamon roll pieces into the apple mixture until all pieces are coated evenly with the spices and butter.
- Layer in Baking Dish: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out into an even layer to ensure consistent baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes until the cinnamon rolls turn golden brown and are cooked through, with the apples softened and flavors melded.
- Cool and Drizzle: Allow the bake to cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle the icing that came with the cinnamon rolls over the top before serving warm for an irresistible finish.
Notes
- Top with chopped pecans or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
- You can prepare the mixture the night before and bake fresh in the morning for a convenient make-ahead breakfast.
