Description
Delightfully sweet and aromatic, these Cinnamon Roll Stuffed Apples combine the warmth of baked apples with gooey cinnamon rolls for a comforting dessert or indulgent snack. Hollowed out apples are filled with cinnamon roll dough, baked until tender and golden, then drizzled with creamy icing for a perfect balance of fruity freshness and cinnamon-sugar bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 4 large apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji work great)
Filling
- 1 can cinnamon roll dough (8 count)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts (as desired)
Topping
- Frosting from cinnamon roll can or homemade icing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking for the apples and cinnamon rolls.
- Prepare Apples: Cut off the tops of each apple and carefully hollow out their centers using a spoon or melon baller, leaving approximately ½ inch thick walls to hold the filling securely.
- Flavor the Apples: Brush the hollowed interiors with melted butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon and brown sugar evenly inside to enhance sweetness and spice.
- Fill with Cinnamon Rolls: Slightly roll each cinnamon roll dough smaller so that it fits snugly inside each apple cavity. Optionally, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the filling for added texture before placing the rolls inside.
- Bake: Arrange the stuffed apples in a baking dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the apples are tender and the cinnamon rolls are cooked through and golden on top.
- Add Icing and Serve: After baking, drizzle the apples generously with the cinnamon roll frosting or homemade icing. Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji to ensure they hold their shape during baking.
- Be careful not to hollow out too much of the apple walls to prevent leakage of the cinnamon roll filling.
- Optional nuts add a delightful crunch but can be omitted for nut-free versions.
- Serve immediately while warm to enjoy the gooey cinnamon roll center and soft baked apple combination.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated to maintain softness.
