Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake

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🍎 Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake

📝 Description

Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake is a warm, comforting breakfast or dessert casserole that combines soft cinnamon rolls with tender cinnamon-spiced apples, baked together in a rich vanilla custard and finished with sweet icing. It’s perfect for holidays, brunches, or anytime you want a bakery-style treat with minimal effort.

🧾 Ingredients

For the Bake

  • 2 cans (12–13 oz each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls, icing reserved

  • 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced

  • 3 large eggs

  • ½ cup milk (whole or 2%)

  • ¼ cup heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Optional Toppings

  • Chopped pecans or walnuts

  • Caramel sauce

  • Powdered sugar

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

  2. Prepare cinnamon rolls: Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters. Spread evenly in the baking dish.

  3. Add apples: Scatter diced apples evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces.

  4. Make custard: In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, salt, and melted butter.

  5. Assemble: Pour custard mixture evenly over the cinnamon rolls and apples. Press gently to help absorb liquid.

  6. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until golden brown and set in the center.

  7. Ice it: Drizzle reserved icing over the warm bake. Add optional toppings if desired.

  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

🧠 Notes

  • Slightly underbake if you prefer a gooey texture; bake longer for firmer slices.

  • Best served warm, but leftovers reheat well.

  • Apples soften as they bake, adding natural sweetness and moisture.

💡 Tips for Best Results

  • Use tart apples to balance sweetness.

  • Let the bake rest for 10 minutes before serving for cleaner slices.

  • For extra flavor, sauté apples with a little butter and cinnamon before adding.

  • Want crunch? Add nuts during the last 10 minutes of baking.

🍽️ Servings

  • Serves: 8–10 people

  • Serving size: 1 generous square

🥗 Nutritional Information (Approx. per serving)

  • Calories: 360–390 kcal

  • Carbohydrates: 45g

  • Protein: 7g

  • Fat: 17g

  • Saturated Fat: 7g

  • Sugar: 24g

  • Fiber: 2–3g
    (Values vary based on brands and toppings used)

🌟 Benefits

  • Apples provide fiber and antioxidants

  • Eggs add protein for satiety

  • Great make-ahead dish for gatherings

  • Comforting, homemade flavor with store-bought convenience

 Q & A

Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
A: Yes! Assemble the night before, cover, refrigerate, and bake fresh in the morning.

Q: Can I use homemade cinnamon rolls?
A: Absolutely—just cut them into bite-sized pieces.

Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
A: Yes. Use plant-based milk and dairy-free cinnamon rolls.

Q: How do I store leftovers?
A: Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.

Q: Can I freeze it?
A: It’s best fresh, but you can freeze baked portions for up to 1 month.

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