Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake
A delightful dish merging warm, fluffy cinnamon rolls with sweet flavors of apples and cinnamon, perfect for brunch or cozy family breakfasts.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 12 oz refrigerated cinnamon rolls Soft and fluffy, these cinnamon rolls provide the essential base with their gooey cinnamon swirl.
- 3 Tablespoons butter (melted) Rich and creamy, melted butter enhances the flavors and adds moisture.
- 2 cups apple pie filling or leftover cinnamon baked apples Juicy and sweet, the apples bring a delightful fruitiness to each bite.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon Aromatic and warm, it is the star spice that ties all the flavors together.
- 3 Tablespoons brown sugar Adds a deeper caramel flavor compared to regular sugar.
Frosting ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened) Essential for that divine frosting.
- 2 Tablespoons butter (at room temperature) Helps create a light, fluffy texture in the frosting.
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar Creates that perfect frosting consistency.
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances all flavors with its warm, sweet aroma.
- 1-3 Tablespoons milk or cream Adds the right pourable consistency to your frosting.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8-9 inch cast iron skillet, pie plate, or square pan with melted butter.
- Cut the chilled cinnamon rolls into bite-sized pieces and toss them into the greased pan.
- Stir in the apple pie filling and drizzle the mixture with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon and add 2 Tablespoons of brown sugar. Mix and spread evenly over the pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining Tablespoon of brown sugar on top.
Baking
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 14-17 minutes until puffed and golden.
Frosting
- Using a hand mixer, beat together the softened cream cheese and room temperature butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix on low speed until combined, then beat on high speed until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and slowly incorporate milk until you reach your desired consistency.
Serving
- Pour the frosting over the warm bake, allowing it to soften and melt into the layers.
Notes
Add more apples for a fruitier bake or mix in nutmeg for extra warmth. Experiment with different types of cinnamon rolls for variety. For larger gatherings, double the recipe.