Apple Fritter Casserole is made with 6 easy to find ingredients and is very easy to make. Serve this sweet apple pie filling and cinnamon bun breakfast casserole for Sunday brunch, the family or for a special holiday morning.
Breakfast casserole recipes are great for any breakfast, brunch or holiday morning. They are easy to make, feed a crowd and everyone always loves them. If you are trying to figure out what to make for a family style breakfast a casserole is the way to go.
While some might enjoy a meaty and creamy breakfast casserole like Biscuits and Gravy Casserole or a cheesy Amish Breakfast Casserole. I find that switching the flavor profiles up once in awhile with a sweet breakfast casserole is fun and delicious. Plus the sweet flavored ones are perfect served with a steaming cup of coffee.
For a special occasion you can always make more than one so your family or guests have the option of a sweet or savory serving.
Below is a quick look at the ingredients and directions. You can find the entire ingredient amounts and step by step directions in the recipe card below. P. S. You can also save your favorite recipes to your personal recipe box! ⬇️
Apple Casserole Ingredients
You only need 6 ingredients to make this recipe. I've included a few important recipe notes here. Be sure to read the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and amounts needed.
- Canned cinnamon rolls: Make sure you get the large Grands style cinnamon rolls. It will make a difference in the flaky layers of cinnamon sticky buns and pie filling. If you use the smaller biscuits the casserole is not going to fill the 9x13 inch casserole dish very much and there will be too much pie filling.
- Apple pie filling: Use your favorite brand of pie filling. Homemade apple pie filling could also be used.
- Dark brown sugar: I used dark brown sugar. There is a slight difference in the flavor of dark and light brown sugar. But if all you have on hand is the light go ahead and use it.
- Diced apple: Use a sweet firm variety of apple that holds its shape when baked. I like to use Gala or Honeycrisp.
👇See the step by step directions below!
Recipe Prep
- Preheat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9 by13 inch casserole dish.
- Peel, core and dice the fresh apples.
- Cut each cinnamon roll into about 12 bite size pieces and place them into a mixing bowl. Set the glaze container aside until needed.
Step by Step Directions
Follow the easy step by step directions to make the best oven baked apple breakfast recipe for any occasion, Sunday Brunch or a special occasion with the family.
- Step 1: Carefully open the can of pie filling and using a sharp knife slice through the apple slices in the can cutting them into smaller bite size pieces. Or if you have fresh apples on hand you can make my Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples, chop them up and use 21 ounces in place of the canned apple pie filling.
- Step 2: Combine the pie filling, brown sugar, melted butter, and ground cinnamon with the cut up pieces of cinnamon rolls. Toss together until all the dough pieces are coated. Pour into the greased 9 x 13 inch casserole dish.
- Step 3: Scatter the diced apple pieces over the top and sprinkle with a little more ground cinnamon.
- Step 4: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes or until the center is cooked through and the cut up dough pieces are no longer doughy in the center.
- Step 5: Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle the reserved glaze over the top while it is still warm before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Here are a few addition serving options to take this recipe up an extra notch for a really special occasion.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce which goes so well with the apple and cinnamon flavors.
- Sprinkle each serving with chopped pecans or walnuts for an extra crunch.
- Serve with crispy bacon or breakfast sausage on the side.
- This breakfast recipe would be perfect served buffet-style with other breakfast casseroles for large gatherings.
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📌Pro Cooking Tips
Here is a recap of some important things to keep in mind while making this recipe.
- Use the correct size of cinnamon rolls.
- Light or dark brown sugar may be used.
- Canned, homemade apple pie filling or my Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples can be used.
- When testing to see of the cinnamon dough pieces are cooked through you should check a couple of pieces out of the center. The cooking time may vary depending on your personal oven.
Everyone Will Love This Breakfast Recipe
Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole is a delightful combination of two favorite dishes. Apple pie and sticky cinnamon buns are popular with both children and adults.
The sweet apple and cinnamon flavors baked into the tender cinnamon buns make it an instant crowd-pleaser that’s easy to toss together any morning.
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Apple Fritter Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cans Grands Cinnamon Rolls (17.5 oz. cans)
- 1 can apple pie filling (21 oz. can)
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- ⅓ cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F. Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
- Open the cinnamon roll can and set the icing aside until needed.
- Separate each cinnamon roll. Cut each cinnamon roll into bite size pieces and place into a mixing bowl.
- Open the can of apple pie filling. Using a sharp knife slice through the apple slices in the can cutting them into bite size pieces. Or make my Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples and use in place of the apple pie filling.
- Combine the apple pie filling, brown sugar, melted butter, and ground cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Toss together until all the cinnamon roll pieces are coated. Pour into the greased 9 x 13 inch casserole dish.
- Scatter the diced apple pieces over the top and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes or until the center is cooked through and the cinnamon roll pieces are no longer doughy. The top should be golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool 5 minutes. Drizzle the reserved glaze over the top before serving.
- Scoop each serving into a bowl while warm and serve.
Recipe Expert Tips
- Use the correct size of cinnamon rolls.
- Light or dark brown sugar may be used.
- Canned, homemade apple pie filling or my Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples can be used.
- When testing to see of the cinnamon dough pieces are cooked through you should check a couple of pieces out of the center. The cooking time may vary depending on your personal oven.
Joanne
oh wow; that looks incredible.
MJ Karleskint
This recipe will become one of my favorites. I can imagine the aroma of the Apples and
Arlene Mobley
Thank you MJ!