Cinnamon Roll Apple Lasagna (Print Version)
Sweet cinnamon rolls, spiced apples, and creamy frosting combine for a delightful layered dessert.
# Ingredients:
→ Dough and Base
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16 refrigerated cinnamon rolls, icing reserved
→ Fruit Filling
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4 medium apples, peeled, cored, sliced thin
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
→ Toppings
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1 cup cream cheese frosting
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0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Open cinnamon roll cans and reserve the icing. Flatten each roll into a small disc.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, melt unsalted butter. Add apple slices, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender.
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Arrange half of the flattened cinnamon rolls in a single layer at the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Evenly distribute half of the cooked apple mixture over the rolls. Drizzle a portion of the cream cheese frosting on top.
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Repeat the layering sequence with the remaining flattened cinnamon rolls, followed by the rest of the apple mixture and a drizzle of frosting, finishing with a final layer of cinnamon rolls on top.
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Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the rolls are cooked through.
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Remove from the oven and immediately spread remaining cream cheese frosting over the surface. Sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts if using. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
# Notes:
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For best results, slice apples thinly to ensure even cooking. Allow the lasagna to cool slightly before serving to achieve cleaner slices.