This cinnamon roll apple bake starts with a layer of chopped apples, then adds cinnamon roll pieces mixed with more apples, raisins, and a quick brown sugar butter sauce. It bakes into a sticky, golden topping that flips out over the apples and gets finished with warm icing. Simple steps, quick prep, and plenty of cinnamon apple flavor.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and simple – Starts with refrigerated cinnamon rolls, so prep is easy.
- Crowd pleasing flavor – Warm apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar sauce; yes, please.
- Anytime treat – Works for breakfast, brunch, or an easy dessert.
- Easy to customize – Switch out ingredients for a twist. (Ideas below.)
Ingredients
- Chopped apples – I like using Granny Smith apples
- 1 can refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
- ½ cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- ⅓ cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
Check out some ingredient swaps and variations below.
Directions
Step 1: Spread 1 cup of the apples evenly in the bottom of a prepared pie dish.
Step 2: Separate the cinnamon rolls and cut each one into quarters. Add the pieces to a large bowl with the remaining apples and the raisins.
Step 3: In a small bowl, stir together the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup. Pour this mixture over the cinnamon roll mixture and toss to coat. Spoon everything evenly over the apples in the pie dish.
Step 4: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is deep golden brown. Let it cool for 5 minutes, then flip it onto a serving plate.
Step 5: Warm the icing from the tube and drizzle it over the top. Serve right away while it’s still warm.
Easy Tweaks and Variations
- Use pears instead of apples, and dried cranberries instead of raisins.
- Swap corn syrup for maple syrup or honey.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Stir in a spoonful of apple butter for extra flavor.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice for warmer spice.
- Use cream cheese frosting instead of the icing tube.
- Drizzle with a little caramel sauce, or add it along with the icing.
Cinnamon Roll Apple Bake
Ingredients
- 1½ cups apples peeled, cored, chopped, divided
- 1 can refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
- ½ cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- ⅓ cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Coat a 9-inch glass pie dish with nonstick spray.
- Spread 1 cup of the apples evenly in the bottom of the dish.
- Separate the cinnamon rolls and cut each one into quarters. Add the pieces to a large bowl with the remaining ½ cup of apples and the raisins.
- In a small bowl, stir together the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup. Pour this mixture over the cinnamon roll mixture and toss to coat. Spoon everything evenly over the apples in the pie dish.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is deep golden brown. Let it cool for 5 minutes, then flip it onto a serving plate. Warm the icing from the tube and drizzle it over the top. Serve right away when still warm.
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