Classic Cinnamon Roll Apple Bake Casserole
A delightful and easy-to-make dessert, this casserole combines soft cinnamon roll pieces with tender baked apples, all coated in a buttery brown sugar sauce and finished with a sweet icing drizzle. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting treat.
Equipment
- Oven
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Small bowl
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
Cinnamon Roll Mixture
- 1 can Refrigerated cinnamon rolls (8 rolls) with icing
- 4 medium Apples (like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji), cored and sliced
Sauce
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar light or dark
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup Pecans or walnuts chopped, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg optional
- Pinch Allspice optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Slice your apples evenly.
Assemble Casserole
- Cut each cinnamon roll into 4-6 pieces and arrange them in the greased baking dish.
- Spread the apple slices over the cinnamon roll pieces.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract; optionally, add nuts, nutmeg, or allspice to this mixture.
- Pour this mixture evenly over the apples and cinnamon rolls.
- Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil.
Bake & Finish
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the cinnamon rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Take the casserole out of the oven.
- Open the icing container; if too thick, warm it slightly by placing the sealed packet in warm water or microwaving for a few seconds. Drizzle the icing evenly over the warm casserole.
Notes
Warming the icing makes it easier to drizzle evenly over the warm casserole.