Apple and cinnamon are two of the most common flavor combos. In this Cinnamon Roll Apple Bake, fluffy cinnamon rolls are topped with delicious apple pie filling, baked to perfection, and then finished with rich and creamy icing!

It’s a winning treat the whole family will love, whenever you have it.

baked apple cinnamon rolls in white pie dish

Cinnamon Rolls With Apple Pie Filling

I enjoy apple and cinnamon flavored bakes throughout the year, including my super popular Apple Dumplings, but the classic combination is especially warm and cozy in the cooler months of fall and winter. This apple cinnamon bake is great for dessert, but it’s also great with coffee as a sweet snack, or for breakfast too!

These apple cinnamon rolls are made with a 2-ingredient recipe that it can be prepared the night before and baked the next day to serve fresh. You don’t need an electric mixer or even a rolling pin for this recipe, it’s so simple!

The can of cinnamon rolls also comes with the icing containers for the topping, which is an added bonus that makes a huge difference in cutting down prep time. It’s a great recipe to have on hand for a breakfast treat that takes little effort to prep and is ready to bake fresh on the morning of Thanksgiving or Christmas. Think of it as apple pie cinnamon rolls.

Another of my favorite make-ahead cozy fall breakfast recipes is my Apple Breakfast Casserole which is made with fresh apples, cinnamon, and ginger. My Apple Cider Bundt Cake should be on your list for dessert recipes to make this holiday season as it’s super easy, using two box mixes, but looks and tastes fantastic.

Ingredients

Top view of white bowl with a pile of unbaked cinnamon rolls in it, and a can of apple pie filling, a baking spoon, and a tub of frosting next to the dish.

This cinnamon roll casserole is made with only two simple ingredients:

Cinnamon Rolls – I used Pillsbury but you can use your favorite cinnamon rolls or homemade ones.
Can of Apple Pie Filling – Canned or homemade.

Instructions

Step One: Prepare Oven And Put Rolls In Dish

Top view of white pie dish with unbaked cinnamon rolls in a single layer in the dish, and a can of apple pie filling and a baking spoon next to the dish.

Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an ovenproof pie dish with cooking oil.
Open the cinnamon rolls and place them in the baking dish in one layer.

Step Two: Add Apple Filling

apple pie filling in pie dish with spatula

Add the can of apple mixture on top of the cinnamon rolls.

Step Three: Bake Then Add Frosting

Top view of cinnamon Roll Apple Bake in a white pie dish with frosting drizzled over it.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until apples are soft.
Drizzle with frosting from the cinnamon roll canister.

Suggestions and Alternatives

Sprinkle some chopped nuts on the top before baking for a nutty crispy texture.
Cut cinnamon roll pieces and put them all in a casserole dish before the canned apple pie filling to make a deconstructed breakfast bake.
If the top is browning too quickly, but the insides are still uncooked, cover the dish with aluminum foil until the baking time is complete.
Add cinnamon sugar to the top before the frosting for extra cinnamon sweetness.
Top with fresh cream cheese frosting at the time of serving if you prefer.

Can I Make This Ahead of Time?

Yes! One of the best things about this easy dessert recipe is that you can make it the night before and cook it the next day. It’s the best way to have a decadent breakfast treat lined up for the morning of Thanksgiving or Christmas.

To do this, prepare the casserole as directed, then wrap it securely in plastic wrap before baking and store it in the refrigerator overnight. Cook the next morning and serve with the frosting on top of the warm apple cinnamon roll bake.

Top view of cinnamon Roll Apple Bake in a white pie dish with frosting drizzled over it and a slice taken out of it. There are whole and sliced apples to the side.of the dish as well.

How Do I Store This?

This apple fritter cinnamon roll bake can keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days if stored in an airtight container or in a freezer plastic bag. The easiest way to keep leftovers from drying out when you reheat them is to wrap them in aluminum foil and bake them again in the oven.

How Do I Serve Cinnamon Roll Apple Bake?

Serve at room temperature, or warm as a snack with coffee or for breakfast, or with ice cream or whipped cream for dessert.

A glazed cinnamon roll on a white plate with a fork, served next to fresh apple slices, with a baking dish of warm cinnamon roll apple bake in the background.

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