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Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll Casserole

This Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll Casserole combines refrigerated cinnamon rolls with fresh apples baked in a caramel sauce for a sweet, shareable breakfast or dessert.
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 469kcal
Author Brandie Skibinski

Ingredients

  • 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced (see notes below)
  • 1 Pink Lady apple, peeled and diced
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ⅛ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ⅛ cup maple syrup (or light corn syrup)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup heavy cream, room temperature
  • 2 (12.4 ounce) cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls, cut into fourths (set aside icing)
  • ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375° F. Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray.
  • To a skillet, add 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced, 1 Pink Lady apple, peeled and diced and 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir for about 4 minutes or until the apples start to soften and turn a light golden brown.
    Apples and butter in a skillet.
  • Add in 1/8 cup light brown sugar, packed, 1/8 cup maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon salt and stir.
    Apples, butter, and spices in a skillet.
  • Pour in 1/4 cup heavy cream, room temperature. Stir until warmed though and the apples are fork tender and fully coated in the sauce. Remove the skillet from heat.
    heavy. cream added to diced apples in a skillet.
  • To the casserole dish, add 2 (12.4 ounce) cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls, cut into fourths. Set the icing from the cinnamon rolls off to the side, as that will be used at the end for drizzling on top.
    Cut cinnamon rolls in a dish.
  • Transfer the cooked apples to the top of the cinnamon rolls. Spread them out as evenly as possible.
    Apple mixture with cinnamon roll pieces in a baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered, on the middle rack, for 10 minutes.
  • Remove and sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped pecans (if using).
    Baked cinnamon roll pieces and apple mixture in a skillet.
  • Bake for an additional 5-8 minutes or until the cinnamon rolls are fully cooked through and golden brown on top. If the cinnamon rolls are starting to get too dark for your liking but still aren't done, cover with aluminum foil until rolls are done and no longer raw inside.
    NOTE: Oven times can vary so please go by doneness and not just time.
  • Remove from the oven and drizzle the reserved icing on top. Then serve!
    Iced Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll Casserole in a baking dish.

Notes

  • Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
  • You can use all Granny Smith apples if you prefer. 

Nutrition

Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Sodium: 676mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g
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