Cinnamon Roll Apple “Lasagna”
Cinnamon Roll Apple “Lasagna” is a warm, layered dessert with spiced apples, caramel, and cinnamon rolls, finished with icing. Baked until golden and bubbling, it's a cozy crowd-pleaser for fall or anytime.
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling:
- 4 cups peeled diced apples (about 4 medium apples)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Cinnamon Roll Layers:
- 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls 8 rolls per can, with icing packets included
- Extra flour for dusting
For the Caramel Drizzle:
- ¼ cup caramel sauce homemade or store-bought
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, mix the diced apples with sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir well and set aside.
- Open the cinnamon rolls and save the icing. Cut each roll into thick slices, then press or roll them into flat 3–4 inch circles.
- Then, build the Layers
- Bottom Layer: Place flattened rolls on the bottom of the dish, slightly overlapping.
- First Apple Layer: Spread half the apple mix over the rolls. Drizzle with caramel.
- Second Roll Layer: Add another layer of flattened rolls.
- Second Apple Layer: Spread the rest of the apples on top. Add more caramel.
- Top Layer: Finish with a final layer of rolls. Drizzle with the last bit of caramel.
- Bake with Foil (30 Minutes): Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes so the apples can cook and soften.
- Bake Without Foil (10 Minutes): Remove the foil and bake for 10 more minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for 15 minutes. Drizzle the saved icing over the top.
- Cut into squares and serve warm. Great with ice cream or whipped cream!