Description
Comfort meets indulgence in this irresistible Cinnamon Roll Apple Crisp that marries classic dessert charm with innovative twists. Warm spices and caramelized apples promise a delightful journey through sweet, homemade goodness you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 5 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled and sliced
- 1 can (8-count) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
Sugars and Spices:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 375F (190C) and lightly coat a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour in a mixing bowl, ensuring the fruit is thoroughly coated with the sweet-spiced mixture.
- Transfer the seasoned apple mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- Carefully separate the cinnamon rolls from their packaging and slice each roll into four equal quarters.
- Create a rich coating by whisking together brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter in a separate small bowl.
- Gently tumble the cinnamon roll pieces in the sugar-butter mixture, making sure each piece is completely enrobed in the sweet glaze.
- Artfully distribute the coated cinnamon roll pieces across the top of the apple filling, creating a rustic, textured surface.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for the apples to become tender and the cinnamon roll topping to turn a deep golden brown.
- Once removed from the oven, immediately drizzle the included icing packet over the warm crisp, allowing it to seep into the crispy topping and fruity filling.
- Serve the dessert warm, with an optional scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
- Swap apples for a flavor twist by using Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Braeburn varieties to enhance the dessert’s taste profile.
- Reduce sugar content by substituting some granulated sugar with monk fruit sweetener or stevia for a lower-calorie version.
- Enhance texture by letting the apple mixture sit for 15 minutes before baking to allow natural juices to develop and concentrate flavors.
- Create a gluten-free adaptation by using gluten-free cinnamon rolls and replacing all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour in the apple mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg