🍏 Mediterranean Cinnamon Roll–Apple Bake
Warm • Comforting • 5-minute prep • Sweet with Mediterranean brightness
📝 Ingredients (Serves 8)
Base
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2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls, quartered
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1 can apple pie filling
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
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1–2 tbsp olive oil (Mediterranean twist, optional)
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1 tsp cinnamon (optional extra)
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1/2 tsp cardamom or nutmeg (Mediterranean-style warm spice, optional)
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Zest of 1 lemon or orange (Mediterranean brightness)
Topping (optional but delicious)
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The icing packets from the cinnamon rolls
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1–2 tbsp honey
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Extra chopped nuts
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A sprinkle of sesame seeds (Mediterranean flair)
🍽️ Instructions
1. Prep the Dish
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray or brush with olive oil.
2. Mix the Filling
In a large bowl, combine:
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Quartered cinnamon roll pieces
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Apple pie filling
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Chopped walnuts/pecans
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Olive oil (optional but adds richness)
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Cinnamon, cardamom/nutmeg (optional)
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Lemon/orange zest
Gently fold until everything is coated.
3. Transfer to Baking Dish
Pour the mixture into the prepared 9×13 dish and spread evenly.
4. Bake
Bake 35–40 minutes, or until:
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Cinnamon rolls are cooked through
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Top is golden and caramelized
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Apple mixture bubbles around the edges
(If the top browns too quickly, cover lightly with foil.)
5. Finish
When warm out of the oven:
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Drizzle with the icing packets
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Add a drizzle of honey
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Sprinkle extra nuts or sesame seeds
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Optional: a pinch of cinnamon on top
🌿 Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
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A dollop of Greek yogurt
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Vanilla ice cream
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Fresh berries
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A drizzle of tahini + honey for a Mediterranean-style sweet topping
