Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake

A comforting, easy-to-assemble brunch treat featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples folded into refrigerated cinnamon roll pieces and baked until golden and bubbling. The addition of maple syrup during the sauté provides a deep, caramelized flavor.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 35 min · Yield: 8 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 2 whole honeycrisp apples
• 1 tube refrigerated cinnamon roll dough
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 0.25 tsp salt

Cooking instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with a small amount of butter. — 350°F
2. Peel and dice the apples into 1/2-inch pieces. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the apples, cinnamon, salt, and maple syrup. Sauté until the apples are tender and the liquid has reduced into a syrup, about 8 minutes. (about 8 min)
3. Quarter the cinnamon roll dough pieces using a sharp knife. Transfer the dough pieces to the prepared baking dish and gently toss with the sautéed apple mixture until well combined.
4. Bake in the center of the oven until the dough is golden brown and the centers are fully cooked through, about 27 minutes. (about 27 min) — 350°F
5. Remove from the oven and drizzle immediately with the provided icing included in the cinnamon roll package.