Description
A lazy weekend brunch favorite that combines the flavors of gooey cinnamon rolls and apple pie. This easy bake uses refrigerated dough, fresh apples, and caramel sauce for a sweet, comforting dish that requires zero kneading and minimal prep time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (16 oz / 450g) refrigerated cinnamon rolls
- 3 medium apples (about 1 lb / 450g), peeled and diced (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 jar (12 oz / 340g) caramel sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tablespoons (30-45ml) milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup (60g) chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish generously with butter or non-stick spray.
- Peel and dice apples into bite-sized pieces. Toss half of the melted butter with the apples in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining melted butter with granulated sugar and cinnamon until it resembles wet sand.
- Cut each canned cinnamon roll into quarters (or eighths). Arrange pieces in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle diced apples evenly over the dough pieces. Drizzle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over everything, ensuring apples are coated.
- Mix caramel sauce with heavy cream until smooth. Drizzle generously over the dish. Sprinkle with pecans if using.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is bubbly, golden brown, and dough is cooked through. Cover loosely with foil if browning too quickly.
- While the bake cools for 5 minutes, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth to make the glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over the warm bake and serve immediately.
Notes
Caramel is sticky, so ensure the pan is well-greased. Let the bake cool for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the caramel to thicken. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. For a less sweet version, reduce caramel or skip the glaze.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: caramel apple cinnamon roll bake, weekend brunch, easy breakfast, baked cinnamon rolls, apple pie breakfast, make-ahead brunch, lazy brunch recipe