Ah, a Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake—basically dessert comfort food in casserole form! Sweet, gooey cinnamon rolls baked with tender apples and a drizzle of glaze. Here’s a simple and delicious way to make it.
Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake
(Serves 6–8)
Ingredients:
For the Bake:
- 1 can (8–12 count) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
For the Glaze (Optional if your cinnamon rolls already come with icing):
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp milk or cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare the Apples:
- In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Sauté for 5–7 minutes until the apples are slightly softened and coated in the cinnamon sugar. Remove from heat.
3. Prepare Cinnamon Rolls:
- Open the can of cinnamon rolls and separate them. Cut each roll into quarters (or smaller pieces if desired).
- Place the pieces evenly in the prepared baking dish.
4. Layer the Bake:
- Scatter the sautéed apples evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces.
- Optional: drizzle a little of the cinnamon-sugar butter from the skillet over the top for extra flavor.
5. Bake:
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the cinnamon rolls are fully cooked and lightly golden on top.
- Check with a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
6. Glaze:
- If desired, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle over the warm bake before serving.
7. Serve:
- Serve warm with extra icing or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.
Tips & Variations:
- Add nuts: Chopped pecans or walnuts add crunch.
- Spice it up: Add ½ tsp ground ginger or cardamom to the apples.
- Make ahead: Assemble and refrigerate overnight; bake in the morning for a quick breakfast.
- Caramel twist: Drizzle caramel sauce over the top for extra indulgence.
This bake is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert—soft, gooey, apple-cinnamon goodness in every bite.
If you want, I can give a shortcut version using store-bought apple pie filling that makes it almost effortless. Do you want me to do that?
