Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling

slice of cinnamon roll apple pie filling casserole on a plate.

Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling

Take your daily breakfast up a notch with these soft and sticky cinnamon rolls layered with gooey apple pie filling using pre-made ingredients in just 45 minutes! Every bite captures the warm and cozy flavors of fall, and the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cinnamon bread will instantly bring a festive atmosphere into your home.

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings: 16 slices

Equipment

9 x 13 inch baking pan
gallon ziplock bag

Ingredients

½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 17.5 ounce cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
¼ cup unsalted butter melted
1 21 ounce can apple pie filling

Instructions

Place a rack in the center of your oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes before baking your casserole. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with baking spray and set aside.
Toss cinnamon and sugar together in a large Ziplock bag and set aside.
Remove one can of cinnamon rolls from the can. Reserve the icing for later use. Separate the dough into five separate rolls. Cut each roll into six slices. Add the slices to a large bowl. Repeat with the second can of cinnamon rolls.
Drizzle the cinnamon poll pieces with butter and use a spoon to coat them.
Working in two batches, place half of the cinnamon roll pieces into the bag with the cinnamon and sugar mixture. Toss them lightly in the mixture, and then transfer them to the baking dish. Repeat this process for the second batch of cinnamon roll pieces.
Using an ice cream scoop, drop apple pie filling into the cinnamon roll pieces. Nestle the apple pie filling into space between the filling (not just on top).
Bake the casserole for approximately 30 minutes. Cover the pan for the last 5-10 minutes, if you notice the edges over-browning. Cool for 10 minutes.
While the casserole is cooling, microwave the reserved frosting. Once the frosting is warm, drizzle icing over the top. Serve while warm!

Heather's Helpful Hints

Make Ahead: You can prepare this casserole the night before and store it covered in the refrigerator.
Cinnamon Rolls: In this recipe, I used Pillsbury Grands Flaky Cinnamon Rolls with Original Icing. However, you can use any 17.5-ounce brand of refrigerated rolls. Work quickly while cutting the cinnamon rolls into slices. It's okay if the slices fall slightly apart—this will inevitably happen with some of the pieces.
Apple Pie Filling: I like to use a pie filling brand labeled "with more fruit" because it gives the casserole a little extra apple. However, you can also peel and dice one-half an apple for a little more apple.

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