Description
A delightful treat that combines the warm flavors of cinnamon and apples with a rich caramel drizzle, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of refrigerated cinnamon rolls (each 8 oz)
- 2 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional: chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts) for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Open the cans of cinnamon rolls, separate them, and cut each roll into quarters.
- Toss the sliced apples with 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in a medium bowl.
- Layer half of the quartered cinnamon rolls in the greased baking dish, followed by half of the caramelized apple mixture. Repeat with the remaining cinnamon rolls and apples.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, remaining 1/4 cup of brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, then drizzle over the layered mixture.
- Pour the heavy cream evenly over the entire dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cinnamon rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the top while still warm and sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- To reheat, microwave for about 30 seconds or until warm.
- For freezing, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil; it can last up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Caramel Apple, Cinnamon Roll, Bake, Dessert, Breakfast