Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Roll Apple Bake
This delightful bake combines soft cinnamon roll pieces, spiced apples, and crunchy pecans, all generously drizzled with caramel and baked to golden perfection. It's a warm, comforting dessert perfect for any occasion, especially when served with extra icing and caramel.
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Knife
- Peeler
- Corer
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- Oven
- Measuring Cups/Spoons
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cans Pillsbury Grands! Cinnamon Rolls (5 rolls each)
- 4-5 medium Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
- 4 tablespoons Butter (unsalted, melted)
- ½ cup Brown Sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup Pecans (chopped)
- ¼ cup Caramel Sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and chopping them into ½-inch to 1-inch pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped apples with melted butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract, tossing to coat.
- Gently fold the chopped pecans into the apple mixture.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Open the cinnamon roll cans, remove the rolls, and set aside the icing packets for later use.
- Cut each cinnamon roll into 4-6 pieces.
- Combine the cut cinnamon roll pieces with the spiced apple and pecan mixture, gently tossing to combine all ingredients.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Generously drizzle ¼ cup of caramel sauce over the top of the casserole.
Baking & Serving
- Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until the cinnamon rolls are golden brown and cooked through, and the apples are tender. Cover with foil if the top browns too quickly.
- Remove the baked casserole from the oven.
- While still hot, drizzle the reserved cinnamon roll icing evenly over the entire casserole.
- Optionally, add an extra drizzle of caramel sauce before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover it with foil. Serve warm, and for an extra indulgence, drizzle with additional caramel sauce before serving.