Okay, buckle up — Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll Lasagna is basically a dessert masterpiece layering warm cinnamon rolls, caramel, and spiced apples, all baked into one gooey, show-stopping dish. Here’s a recipe to make it happen!
🍎🍂 Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling:
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3 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
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2 Tbsp unsalted butter
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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1 tsp lemon juice
For the Cinnamon Roll Layer:
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2 cans (8 rolls each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
For the Caramel Sauce:
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1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
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Optional: extra caramel for drizzling
Instructions
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Prepare the Apple Filling:
In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook for 5–7 minutes until apples are soft but still hold shape. Set aside to cool slightly. -
Prepare Cinnamon Rolls:
Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters (or smaller pieces) for layering. -
Assemble the Lasagna:
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In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer one-third of the cinnamon roll pieces evenly on the bottom.
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Spread half of the apple filling over the cinnamon rolls.
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Drizzle a few tablespoons of caramel sauce over the apples.
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Repeat layers: cinnamon roll pieces, remaining apple filling, caramel drizzle.
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Top with remaining cinnamon roll pieces.
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Bake:
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly. The cinnamon rolls should be cooked through. -
Finish & Serve:
Let cool 10 minutes. Drizzle with icing from the cinnamon roll cans and extra caramel sauce before serving.
Tips
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Use tart apples for balance.
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Add chopped pecans or walnuts between layers for crunch.
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Serve with vanilla ice cream for ultimate indulgence!