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Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 9 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake is a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls, layered with sweet apple pie filling and baked to golden perfection. Easy to prepare with refrigerated cinnamon roll dough, it offers a warm, comforting dessert perfect for breakfast or brunch, featuring tender cinnamon dough pockets filled with juicy apples and finished with a smooth drizzle of sweet icing.

Ingredients

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Cinnamon Roll Mixture

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cans (17.5 oz each) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Cinnamon Rolls with Original Icing (5 Count each)
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Apple Filling

  • 1 cup apple pie filling with more fruit (from 21-oz can)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the baking dish and dough: Spray a 13×9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the sugar and ground cinnamon. Remove the cinnamon rolls from their cans, refrigerate the icing containers for later use, and separate the dough into 10 rolls. Cut each roll into 6 pieces, then put all pieces in a large bowl and drizzle with melted butter, tossing gently until all pieces are coated.
  2. Coat dough pieces with cinnamon sugar: Add half of the roll pieces to the bag with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Seal the bag and shake it well to coat the dough thoroughly, breaking up any large clumps of sugar. Remove the coated dough from the bag and arrange it evenly in the baking dish. Repeat the process for the remaining dough pieces. Discard any leftover sugar mixture. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight for 9 to 12 hours to let the flavors meld.
  3. Add apple pie filling: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator. Use kitchen scissors to cut the apple pie filling into approximately 1-inch pieces to ensure even distribution. Drop 12 tablespoonfuls of the apple filling onto the dough in the baking dish, spacing them about 2 inches apart to create pockets of fruit throughout the bake.
  4. Bake the casserole: Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 27 to 32 minutes, or until the dough is baked through in the center and has a deep golden brown color around the edges. If the top starts to brown excessively, cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil during the last 5 minutes of baking to prevent burning.
  5. Prepare the icing and serve: Allow the bake to cool for 10 minutes. Transfer the icing from the refrigerated containers into a small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High for 15 to 20 seconds until the icing is warm and thin enough to drizzle. Stir well and drizzle the icing evenly over the warm cinnamon roll bake before serving.

Notes

  • Refrigerating the dough overnight allows it to absorb the cinnamon sugar flavors and creates a more tender texture.
  • Cutting the apple pie filling into smaller pieces ensures the fruit pockets are evenly distributed throughout the bake.
  • If you prefer a gooier texture, reduce baking time slightly but ensure dough is cooked through.
  • Use kitchen scissors for easy cutting of dough and apple filling.
  • Covering the bake with foil prevents over-browning while the center finishes baking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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