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Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake
This apple cinnamon roll bake is warm, gooey, and packed with tender cinnamon apples. Made with store-bought cinnamon rolls and a simple custard, it’s an easy breakfast or brunch recipe that feels special without being complicated. Perfect for weekends, holidays, or feeding hungry kids fast.
Ingredients
For the Bake
- 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls, quartered (icing reserved)
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup maple syrup or granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Apple Topping
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat the oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F and generously grease a 9×13 baking dish.
Add cinnamon rolls
- Spread the quartered cinnamon rolls evenly in the baking dish.
Make the custard
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, maple syrup (or sugar), vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
Pour over rolls
- Pour the custard evenly over the cinnamon rolls, pressing gently so the rolls absorb the mixture.
Prepare the apples
- In a separate bowl, toss diced apples with melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Assemble
- Spoon the apple mixture evenly over the cinnamon rolls.
Bake
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden brown. Cover loosely with foil if browning too quickly.
Finish and serve
- Drizzle reserved icing over the bake while warm. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work best.
- This bake can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning.
- For extra gooey centers, slightly underbake by a few minutes.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat individual portions in the microwave for best texture.
Serving: 8g, Calories: 155kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 94mg, Sodium: 128mg, Potassium: 85mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 523IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 33mg, Iron: 0.4mg
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