Imagine a dessert that combines the warm, gooey goodness of cinnamon rolls with the classic comfort of apple pie - sounds like heaven, right? This Apple Pie Cinnamon Roll Cobbler is about to become your new obsession! With its irresistible layers of tender cinnamon-spiced apples and soft, buttery cinnamon roll pieces, this dessert is guaranteed to make your taste buds dance and your family beg for seconds. Get ready to transform a simple weeknight treat into a show-stopping dessert that's both ridiculously easy to make and impossibly delicious!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cans cinnamon rolls
- 3 cups apples, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup icing from cinnamon rolls
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and slicing them into thin, uniform pieces approximately 1/4 inch thick. Place the sliced apples in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the sliced apples and gently toss to ensure even coating.
- Open the cans of cinnamon rolls and separate each roll. Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters to create bite-sized pieces.
- Spread the prepared apple slices evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a uniform layer.
- Arrange the quartered cinnamon roll pieces on top of the apple layer, slightly overlapping them to create full coverage.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cinnamon rolls are golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let the cobbler cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Drizzle the reserved icing from the cinnamon roll package over the top of the warm cobbler, creating a sweet glaze.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Tips
- Apple Selection: Choose firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor and texture. These varieties hold their shape during baking and provide a nice contrast to the sweet cinnamon rolls.
- Uniform Slicing: Take your time when slicing apples to ensure they're roughly the same thickness. This helps them cook evenly and creates a consistent texture throughout the cobbler.
- Don't Overcrowd: Make sure the cinnamon roll pieces are slightly overlapping but not completely packed. This allows them to crisp up and create those delightful golden-brown edges.
- Oven Placement: Bake in the center of the oven for the most even heat distribution, which helps achieve that perfect golden-brown top and tender apple base.
- Serving Suggestion: While delicious on its own, a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream takes this cobbler to the next level of indulgence.
- Make-Ahead Tip: You can prepare the cobbler up to the baking stage and refrigerate for a few hours before baking. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if it's cold from the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 62g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 25mg
