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Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll Lasagna

A rich and comforting dessert that layers soft cinnamon rolls, buttery apples, and creamy caramel, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 34 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon roll dough with icing (8-count each)
  • 4 medium apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) Choose Granny Smith for tartness or Honeycrisp for sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling Use a good jarred caramel or make your own.
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional) Adds lovely flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch For thickening the apple mixture.
  • Cooking spray or extra butter for the pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Open the cinnamon roll cans and separate the rolls. Reserve the icing for later.
  3. Peel and dice apples into small, even pieces for quick cooking.
Cook the apple filling
  1. In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
  2. Add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Stir and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the apples soften.
  3. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon cornstarch and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the juices thicken into a glossy sauce. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup caramel sauce.
Layer the lasagna
  1. Press and flatten half the cinnamon rolls into the bottom of the pan to form a crust. Gaps are fine; they will bake together.
  2. Spoon half the apple mixture over the dough and drizzle with more caramel.
  3. Repeat with the remaining flattened rolls and the rest of the apple mixture. Finish with a light drizzle of caramel on top.
Bake and finish
  1. Bake for 28 to 34 minutes, until the top is golden and the edges bubble.
  2. Cool for 10 minutes. Warm the icing packet in your hands, snip a corner, and zigzag over the top. Add a final caramel drizzle if desired.
  3. Slice and serve while warm.

Notes

Let the layers rest for 10 minutes after baking to set, which helps in getting neater slices. This dish is great with ice cream on top.