Description

Cinnamon Roll Apple Crisp is the ultimate cozy dessert! Tender cinnamon-spiced apples are topped with pieces of soft, gooey cinnamon roll dough and baked until golden and bubbly. Finished with a drizzle of icing, this is an easy twist on classic apple crisp that feels like fall in every bite.

Ingredients

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For the apple filling:

5 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced

1/3 cup brown sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 tsp lemon juice

Pinch of salt

For the topping:

1 can (about 12.4 oz) refrigerated cinnamon rolls (with icing packet)

Optional: 2 tbsp melted butter for brushing the top

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Instructions

Preheat oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or similar.
Prepare apple filling: In a large bowl, mix sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, lemon juice, and salt. Toss until coated. Pour into the prepared dish.
Add cinnamon rolls: Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters. Place the pieces evenly over the top of the apple mixture. Optional: Brush with melted butter for extra golden color.
Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the apples are soft and bubbly and the cinnamon rolls are golden and cooked through.
Add icing: Let the crisp cool slightly, then drizzle with the icing that came with the cinnamon rolls.

Serve: Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the apple filling or cinnamon roll topping for crunch.
Try using homemade cinnamon rolls if you have time – next level delicious!
You can prep the apple filling in advance and store in the fridge.