Imagine biting into a warm, gooey dessert that combines the classic comfort of cinnamon rolls with the natural sweetness of baked apples. These Cinnamon Roll Stuffed Baked Apples are about to revolutionize your dessert game, delivering a mind-blowing fusion of textures and flavors that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Perfect for fall gatherings, cozy nights, or when you want to impress your friends and family with a show-stopping dessert that looks like it came straight from a professional bakery!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples
- 1 can cinnamon roll dough
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Wash the apples thoroughly and pat them dry. Using an apple corer or a sharp paring knife, carefully remove the cores from the apples, leaving the bottom intact to create a well for the filling. Create a wide opening about 1-inch in diameter.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Mix well to create a uniform spice blend.
- Carefully unroll the cinnamon roll dough. Separate each roll and cut them into thin strips, approximately 1/4-inch wide, which will be used to stuff and wrap around the apples.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture inside the hollowed apple cores, ensuring an even coating of the spice mixture.
- Gently wrap the thin dough strips around each apple, overlapping slightly to create a decorative spiral pattern. Cover most of the apple's surface, leaving some of the apple skin visible.
- Place the wrapped apples on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle chopped pecans around and on top of the apples for added texture and flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the dough turns golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-7 minutes. The filling will be extremely hot, so allow some cooling time.
- Drizzle warm caramel sauce generously over each baked apple just before serving. The sauce will enhance the sweetness and create a beautiful presentation.
- Serve warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent dessert experience.
Tips
- Choose firm, medium-sized apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best baking results.
- Make sure to leave the bottom of the apple intact when coring to prevent the filling from leaking.
- For extra flavor, toast the pecans before chopping to enhance their nutty taste.
- If the dough starts to brown too quickly, cover the apples loosely with aluminum foil.
- Use room temperature caramel sauce for easier drizzling and better absorption.
- For a presentation wow-factor, serve the apples on individual dessert plates with a sprinkle of extra pecans.
- These apples are best enjoyed warm, so time your baking to serve immediately after cooling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 65g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 25mg
