Save A warm, gooey breakfast casserole featuring soft cinnamon rolls, tender apples, and a luscious caramel drizzle—perfect for cozy mornings or brunch gatherings.
I first made this Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake for a chilly weekend brunch with friends. The sweet apples and gooey caramel instantly made everyone feel right at home.
Ingredients
- Cinnamon Rolls: 2 cans (8-count each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
- Apples: 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
- Egg Mixture: 4 large eggs, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract, pinch of salt
- Caramel Sauce: 1/2 cup store-bought or homemade caramel sauce, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
- Cut Cinnamon Rolls:
- Open the cans of cinnamon rolls. Set aside the icing for serving. Cut each roll into quarters.
- Layer Ingredients:
- Evenly spread the quartered cinnamon rolls and diced apples in the prepared baking dish.
- Mix Egg Mixture:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
- Add Mixture:
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cinnamon rolls and apples. Gently toss to coat.
- Drizzle Caramel:
- Drizzle 1/2 cup caramel sauce evenly over the top.
- Bake:
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle reserved icing and extra caramel sauce over the bake before serving.
Save Sharing this bake with my family always brings smiles, especially when we pour extra caramel on each slice. It's become our go-to for holiday mornings.
Required Tools
9x13-inch baking dish, mixing bowls, whisk, knife, and cutting board are essential for preparation.
Nutritional Information
Each serving delivers approximately 370 calories, 13 g total fat, 58 g carbohydrates, and 6 g protein.
Serving Suggestions
Best served warm and pairs beautifully with fresh coffee or spiced chai. For added texture, sprinkle chopped pecans before baking.
Save This bake always disappears quickly—don't forget a splash of extra caramel before serving for an indulgent finish.