Description
Homemade cinnamon roll apple crisp combines classic dessert comforts with indulgent bakery charm. Warm spices and sweet fruit mingle beneath a crumbly streusel topping that you’ll savor to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled and sliced
- 1 can (8-count) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 tsps cinnamon
- 2 tbsps butter, melted
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Apple Mixture: Blend sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour, ensuring complete and even coating of the fruit with the sweet-spiced mixture.
- Cinnamon Roll Prep: Separate rolls from packaging, slice each into four quarters, then gently coat pieces in a rich blend of brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter.
- Assembly: Spread the seasoned apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish, then artfully arrange the sugar-glazed cinnamon roll pieces across the top, creating a rustic, textured surface.
- Baking: Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, monitoring until apples become tender and the cinnamon roll topping transforms into a deep golden brown.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven and immediately drizzle the included icing packet over the warm crisp, allowing it to penetrate the crispy topping and fruity filling. Serve warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra decadent experience.
Notes
- Optimize Apple Coating: Toss apple slices thoroughly to ensure even sugar and spice distribution, preventing bland or overly sweet spots.
- Control Moisture Level: Avoid overly watery apples by using firm, slightly tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to maintain crisp texture.
- Prevent Soggy Topping: Arrange cinnamon roll pieces loosely to allow heat circulation, ensuring a crispy, golden-brown crust without becoming mushy.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap regular cinnamon rolls for gluten-free or vegan alternatives, adjusting baking time slightly to accommodate different ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg