Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake (Printable Version)

Soft cinnamon rolls with apple, caramel drizzle, and cozy spices for an irresistible breakfast bake.

# Components:

→ Cinnamon Rolls

01 - 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing (8 rolls per can)

→ Apples

02 - 2 large Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and diced

→ Egg Mixture

03 - 4 large eggs
04 - 1/2 cup whole milk
05 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
06 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - 1 pinch salt

→ Caramel Sauce

10 - 1/2 cup caramel sauce, store-bought or homemade

# Method Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Open cinnamon roll cans, reserving the icing. Cut each roll into four pieces.
03 - Distribute the quartered cinnamon rolls and diced apples evenly in the baking dish.
04 - In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until blended.
05 - Pour egg mixture evenly over the cinnamon rolls and apples. Gently toss to ensure everything is coated.
06 - Drizzle 1/2 cup of caramel sauce evenly across the top.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
08 - Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle with reserved icing and additional caramel sauce before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for cozy mornings
  • Easy to make with store-bought cinnamon rolls
02 -
  • Pecans add a delicious crunch
  • This bake is vegetarian but contains wheat eggs and dairy
03 -
  • Let the bake rest for 10 minutes before slicing
  • Try substituting pears for apples for a tasty variation
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