Cinnamon Roll Apple Bake
Warm, gooey, and full of fall flavor, this Cinnamon Roll Apple Bake is the kind of dessert or breakfast, that makes the whole house smell amazing. Sweet apple pie filling mixes with soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls, and it all bakes up into one bubbly, golden pan of comfort.
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The best part? It only takes a few minutes to toss together. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or when you just want something easy and irresistible straight from the oven.
Love cinnamon rolls? Check out this simple and tasty recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Minimal Prep: Just 5 minutes to get everything ready.
- Comfort Dessert / Breakfast Hybrid: Works great for brunch or dessert.
- Kid‑Friendly & Crowd‑Pleaser: Sweet, gooey, familiar flavors everyone loves.
- Budget Friendly: Uses pantry staples like canned apples & cinnamon rolls.
Ingredients
The best thing about this simple apple cinnamon roll bake recipe is that you only need a handful of ingredients.
- Apple pie filling: Use a good-quality pie filling so the apples hold their texture. Chunky apples are nice.
- Cinnamon rolls: I used the Grands cinnamon rolls. You will need two of the 17.5 ounce cans.
- Nonstick spray: For coating the baking dish so nothing sticks.
See the recipe card below for quantities.
Variations
Here are ways to tweak this bake if you want to mix things up:
- Swap with peach pie filling or cherry pie filling instead of apple for different fruit flavor.
- Using homemade pie filling (fresh or frozen apples) with warm spices will work as well.
- Add a streusel topping (butter, oats, brown sugar) before baking for crunch.
- Mix in nuts like pecans or walnuts for texture.
Instructions
Grab your 9×13 baking dish and grease it up. Then preheat your oven to 350 degrees F, so that you can whip up a batch of cinnamon rolls apple bake for your family.
- Cut the cinnamon rolls into quarters and then place them in a large bowl. Top with the apple pie filling.
- Spread the filling into the prepared casserole dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until done in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before drizzling with the frosting.
Storage
- Storing: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3‑4 days.
- Reheating: Warm in the microwave in 30‑60 second intervals until heated through. Ovens or toaster ovens work as well, bake at 325 degrees and covered with foil to prevent them from drying out.
What to Serve With Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Bake
- Perfect for weekend breakfast / brunch with coffee.
- Great as a dessert after dinner—serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Make it for potlucks or gatherings, it travels well.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or powdered sugar for presentation.
Wendys Tips
- Don’t rush the baking time even if edges look done—center needs full time so dough cooks through.
- Let it cool a bit before icing so the drizzle holds rather than sliding off.
- You can prep this ahead of time, cover it with foil, and keep it in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.
FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Yes, you can. However, make sure that you use four cans if you are using the smaller ones. And, I would just halve them instead of cutting them into quarters.
No, you can leave it off, or use a cream cheese frosting on top if you prefer.
Cinnamon Roll Apple Bake
Equipment
- 9×13 baking dish
- Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 42 ounces apple pie filling
- 32 ounces cinnamon rolls cut into quarters
- icing cups
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray
- In a large bowl, fold together the cut cinnamon rolls and the apple pie filling.
- Pour this mixture into the baking dish and smooth into an even layer.
- Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes, until golden brown and cinnamon rolls in the center are cooked through.
- Allow to cool slightly, and then drizzle the reserved icing from the cinnamon rolls over top.
Notes
- Baking Tip: Don’t cut the baking time short. Even if the edges look done, the center needs the full time to cook through.
- Icing Tip: Let the cinnamon roll apple pie bake cool a bit before drizzling the icing so it sets nicely instead of sliding off.
- Storing: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- Reheating: Warm in the microwave in 30–60 second bursts until heated through. For oven or toaster oven, heat at 325°F, covered with foil, to prevent over-browning.
Disclaimer:
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
