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Cinnamon Roll Casserole with Apple Pie Filling and Pecans Recipe

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This Cinnamon Roll Casserole is a delightful twist on traditional cinnamon rolls, combining bite-sized cinnamon roll pieces with sweet apple pie filling, pecans, and a buttery brown sugar crumble topping. Baked to golden perfection and drizzled with melted icing, it’s a comforting and crowd-pleasing dessert or brunch dish.

Ingredients

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Casserole Base

  • 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing (8 count each)

Apple Filling

  • 2 cups apple pie filling (diced into smaller chunks)
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice

Topping

  • 5 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 cup pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the casserole.
  2. Prepare Casserole Dish: Spray a 3-quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
  3. Cut Cinnamon Rolls: Cut each cinnamon roll into four pieces and place all the pieces evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
  4. Add Butter: Melt the butter and pour it evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces, ensuring they are well coated.
  5. Make Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered cinnamon rolls, creating a crumble-like texture on top.
  6. Prepare Apple Mixture: Dice the apple pie filling into smaller chunks if necessary. Place the diced apples in a bowl, add lemon juice, and mix well to brighten the flavor and prevent browning.
  7. Layer Apples and Pecans: Spoon the diced apple mixture over the cinnamon roll crumble topping in the casserole dish. Then evenly sprinkle the pecan halves on top.
  8. Incorporate Ingredients: Use a spoon to gently mix the apple and pecan topping slightly into the casserole base to combine flavors without disturbing the layers too much.
  9. Bake Covered: Cover the casserole dish and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes to allow the cinnamon rolls to cook through and the flavors to meld.
  10. Bake Uncovered: Remove the cover and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent the pecans from burning.
  11. Melt Icing: Place the icing from the cinnamon roll cans into a microwave-safe bowl and heat for about 10 seconds until slightly melted and pourable.
  12. Serve: Drizzle the warm icing over the baked casserole and serve immediately while warm for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Be careful when browning pecans as they can burn quickly during the final bake.
  • If preferred, substitute fresh apples sautéed with cinnamon instead of canned apple pie filling for a fresher taste.
  • The casserole can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning for convenience.
  • Use chopped pecans if you prefer smaller nut pieces evenly distributed throughout the topping.
  • Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving to avoid burns from hot icing.

Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Casserole, cinnamon rolls, apple pie filling, pecans, baked casserole, brunch recipe, sweet casserole

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