Cinnamon Roll Apple Bake — 🍎🍁🍂 A layer of cinnamon rolls topped with apples and a crunchy oatmeal crumble makes this the ULTIMATE apple crisp! EASY, ready in 40 minutes, and tastes AMAZING!
I love crisps and crumbles of all kinds, but apple crisp in particular is always a nostalgic favorite.
This apple cinnamon roll casserole combines the tried and true flavors of apple crisp — including juicy apples spiced with cinnamon and sugar and topped with a crumble topping — with a special twist.
Crumble toppings are where it’s at for me. Truthfully, after I got done photographing this, I may have used a spoon to scoop off the crumble topping in a portion of this pan. It was a little bald in places, no biggie.
I cannot resist the crunchy-crispy factor that happens when you bake the butter, brown sugar, and oats. The contrast of the soft and juicy apples with the crumble is primo.
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Ingredients for Cinnamon Roll Apple Bake
To make this quick apple cinnamon bun bake, you’ll need:
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Cinnamon Roll Apple Bake
I used cinnamon roll dough to make the crust or base layer of this apple crisp. It doesn’t get much better than cinnamon rolls + apple crisp all in one!
Here are the basic steps for making this apple bake with cinnamon rolls:
- Open a tube of refrigerated cinnamon roll dough and place the 8 rolls in the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan. (The rolls will not completely cover the pan but they expand when they bake.)
- Arrange the apple slices over the cinnamon rolls like you’re making a pie before sprinkling with cinnamon and sugar.
- Prepare the crisp topping and sprinkle over the apples and cinnamon rolls.
- Bake until the top is golden brown and set.
- Immediately drizzle with the icing that comes with the cinnamon rolls. Optionally drizzle with homemade salted caramel sauce and / or top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or Cool Whip.
Recipe FAQs
I used two Gala and two Granny Smith apples that I peeled and cut into thin slices. You could probably use whatever apples you have on hand or are your favorites.
Make sure you use old-fashioned whole rolled oats and NOT quick cook or instant because they will not produce the correct texture for your crumble. People always write to me and ask me when it comes to oats, well can I substitute… No, you can’t. Old-fashioned only for this recipe.
Most definitely, but I love this recipe because it’s so fast and easy to assemble. I’m not shy about using baking shortcuts when they save me this much time! However, if you want to go the homemade route, I suggest making the dough from my either my 1-hour cinnamon rolls or buttermilk cinnamon rolls.
Possibly, but canned apple pie filling is already cooked so the texture of your apple cinnamon roll casserole will be softer than mine was. Also, the canned pie filling will make this dessert even sweeter (and it’s already plenty sweet!).
No, this cinnamon apple crisp dessert can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Storage Instructions
At room temp: Store airtight for up to 4 days.
In the freezer: I’ve never wound up with leftovers, but this recipe should freeze well for about 3 months.
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Cinnamon Rolls and Apples:
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Preheat oven to 350F, line a 9×13-inch pan with aluminum foil for easier cleanup, and spray with cooking spray.
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Add the 8 cinnamon rolls to the pan, evenly distributed. I put two rolls in each of four rows. Smoosh or flatten each of the rolls with your hand. They will not completely cover the pan but they expand when they bake.
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Evenly scatter the apples over the entire surface of the pan, slightly layering them as needed, as if you were making a pie.
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Evenly sprinkle with granulated sugar, cinnamon; set aside and set icing aside.
Crumble Topping:
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To a large bowl add all the ingredients and cut with two forks to combine mixture into pea-sized clumps.
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Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples and bake for about 40 minutes, or until top is lightly golden brown and set.
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Evenly drizzle the icing and serve immediately; optionally serve with whipped topping or ice cream.
- Crumble is best warm and fresh but will keep airtight at room temp for up to 4 days.
- Adapted from Allrecipes.
Serving: 1, Calories: 480kcal, Carbohydrates: 69g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 483mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 37g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Originally posted October 12, 2018 and reposted October 18, 2024 with updated text.
