Description
This Cranberry Cinnamon Roll Bake is a delicious and festive breakfast treat featuring layers of cinnamon roll pieces and fresh cranberries baked with a buttery brown sugar topping. Finished with a citrus-infused icing drizzle, it offers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and warm flavors, ideal for holiday mornings or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
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Cinnamon Roll Mixture
- 1 can Grands! Cinnamon Rolls
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
Brown Sugar Topping
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup (67g) packed brown sugar
Icing
- 1 can reserved icing from cinnamon rolls
- 1 tablespoon orange juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9-10 inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Cinnamon Rolls: Open the cinnamon roll can and carefully remove the rolls, reserving the icing packet. Slice each cinnamon roll into 6 pieces; the pieces will likely fall apart, which is expected for layering.
- Layer the Bake: In the prepared pie plate, layer the cinnamon roll pieces alternating with fresh cranberries to distribute flavors evenly.
- Make the Brown Sugar Topping: In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter and packed brown sugar until smooth and well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll and cranberry layers.
- Bake: Place the pie plate in the oven and bake for 30-34 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the cinnamon rolls are cooked through.
- Prepare Icing Drizzle: While the bake is still warm, stir the optional orange juice into the reserved icing to add a fresh citrus note. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the top of the warm bake.
- Serve and Store: Serve warm for best flavor and texture. Store any leftovers tightly covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Fresh cranberries add tartness but can be substituted with dried cranberries if fresh are unavailable; soak dried cranberries in warm water for 10 minutes before using.
- The orange juice in the icing is optional but adds a lovely citrus brightness to cut through the sweetness.
- Make sure to use unsalted butter to control the saltiness of the dish.
- This bake is best enjoyed fresh but can be gently reheated in the oven or microwave before serving leftovers.
- For a nuttier flavor, consider adding chopped pecans or walnuts on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/8th of the bake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
