Spiced Apple and Walnut Pull-Apart Bread

A sophisticated take on classic cinnamon roll bakes, this dessert layers pillowy dough with a tart apple-walnut filling and a hint of dark maple for depth. Finished with a browned butter glaze, it offers a perfect balance of texture and warmth.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 35 min · Yield: 8 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 24 oz cinnamon rolls
• 2 cups granny smith apples
• 0.5 cup walnuts
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

Cooking instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. — 350°F
2. Peel and dice the apples into 1/2-inch cubes. Coarsely chop the walnuts.
3. In a medium bowl, toss the diced apples, chopped walnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.
4. Cut each cinnamon roll into four equal pieces. Place the pieces into a large bowl and gently toss with the apple mixture to coat.
5. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake until the dough is golden brown and the apples are tender. (about 35 min) — 350°F
6. While the bake is resting, melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat until it turns light brown and smells nutty. Stir in the maple syrup. (about 5 min)
7. Drizzle the browned butter glaze over the warm bread and finish with the included cinnamon roll icing.