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Cinnamon Roll Apple Cobbler - Cozy, Comforting, and Easy

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Apples (6–7 medium; Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
  • Refrigerated cinnamon roll dough (2 cans, 8 rolls each, with icing packets)
  • Unsalted butter (6 tablespoons)
  • Brown sugar (1/2 cup, packed)
  • Granulated sugar (2 tablespoons)
  • All-purpose flour or cornstarch (1 tablespoon, for thickening)
  • Ground cinnamon (1–2 teaspoons, to taste)
  • Ground nutmeg (1/4 teaspoon, optional)
  • Pure vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
  • Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional for serving: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

Method
 

  1. Prep the oven and pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or similar casserole with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Peel and slice apples: Peel, core, and slice apples about 1/4-inch thick. Keep slices uniform so they cook evenly.
  3. Make the apple filling: In a large bowl, toss apples with brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour or cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Start the butter base: Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and stir it into the apples. Spread the apple mixture in the prepared dish.
  5. Par-bake the apples: Bake uncovered for 15 minutes to soften the fruit. This helps the rolls bake through without overbrowning.
  6. Prepare the cinnamon rolls: While apples par-bake, open the cinnamon roll cans. Cut each roll into quarters for bite-sized pieces that bake evenly.
  7. Add the topping: Remove the dish from the oven. Arrange the cinnamon roll pieces over the hot apples in a single layer. Dot the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, cut into small cubes.
  8. Bake until golden: Return to the oven and bake 22–28 minutes, until the rolls are puffed, golden, and cooked through in the center. The filling should be bubbling.
  9. Finish with icing: Let the cobbler rest 5–10 minutes. Warm the icing packets slightly and drizzle over the top. For extra shine, add a splash of milk to thin the icing if needed.
  10. Serve: Spoon into bowls and serve warm. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for contrast.