Apple and Cinnamon Roll Casserole
This dish combines sliced apples and cinnamon rolls baked together to create a warm, layered casserole with a tender, gooey interior and crispy edges. The seasoned apples soak up the cinnamon flavors during baking, resulting in a comforting breakfast or brunch centerpiece with visually appealing caramelized edges and soft, moist layers.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Sharp Knife
- Cutting Board
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
- Aluminum foil (optional )
Ingredients
- 4 large fresh apples such as Fuji or Honeycrisp, sliced thin
- 1 package cinnamon rolls store-bought, with icing
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, for topping
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for extra spice layer
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar optional, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease the baking dish with a little of the melted butter to prevent sticking.
- Slice the apples into thin, even rounds and arrange them in the bottom of the prepared dish, creating a single layer.
- Open the cinnamon roll package and separate the rolls, placing them over the apple slices in an even layer, slightly overlapping if needed.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the cinnamon rolls and apples, spreading gently with a spatula to ensure even coverage.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon and brown sugar evenly over the top to enhance sweetness and spice.
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving so the flavors settle and it’s easier to cut.
- Serve warm, spooning out layers that showcase the tender apples and gooey cinnamon roll pieces, with the crispy edges providing a delightful contrast.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract to the apple layer or drizzle with icing from the cinnamon rolls after baking for added sweetness.