Cranberry orange cinnamon rolls with orange icing are a delicious holiday treat with the delectable holiday combination of cranberry and orange. It’s the perfect blend of tart and sweet.
I’ve been making cinnamon rolls for years. They make a great snack, breakfast, potluck addition, or something for the kids to snack on after school, and over the years, my cinnamon roll recipes have served all of those functions. I’ve made every kind you can imagine from iced and frosted, homemade to store-bought.
Recently, I found a recipe for store-bought cinnamon rolls that are doctored up with delicious holiday flavors, and I’ve been loving them. I’ve made a few trial runs (you have to make sure, after all), and all I can say is that I’ll never look at cinnamon rolls the same again. After you try them, I know you won’t either.
Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls
This recipe starts with refrigerated cinnamon rolls. From there, I make a homemade (but simple) cranberry orange sauce and top the cinnamon rolls with it. Finally, it’s all topped with a delicious brown sugar pecan mixture that forms a sweet and crunchy crust that sends these delicious cinnamon rolls right over the top! They’re amazing for any occasion, but the cranberry orange sauce makes them the perfect addition to any holiday table.
Why You’ll Love These Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls
- It’s a delicious recipe that uses Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, so they’re super easy to make.
- The cranberry orange filling and brown sugar pecan crust take these cinnamon rolls over the top.
- They’re so festive and perfect for the holidays.
Tips
- Stir continuously while cooking the cranberry orange sauce to avoid scorching.
- Don’t forget to spray your baking dish with nonstick spray or your cinnamon rolls will become cinnamon bites!
Variations
- You can use your favorite brand and variety of cinnamon rolls in this recipe.
- You can use your favorite berries or diced fruits in place of cranberries.
What to Serve with Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls
These cinnamon rolls are delicious when added to a larger dessert table for gatherings. They’re also delicious with a variety of other foods like:
- Berries
- Fresh fruits
- Ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Sausage
- Bacon
- Eggs
- Ham
- Home fries
- Hashbrowns
Recipe FAQ
Yes, they sure do, and they are available at most grocery stores and supermarkets that sell Pillsbury refrigerated dough products.
The simplest way is to add heavy cream to the bottom of the baking dish before adding the cinnamon rolls. The heavy cream makes the cinnamon rolls extra tender and pillowy.
Yes, you can. Cinnamon rolls freeze very well, when stored properly.
While cinnamon rolls reheat relatively well, they’re the most delicious when served hot out of the oven. I don’t recommend making them ahead of time.
How to Store and Reheat Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls
Store these covered at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can also refrigerate them in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze them for up to a month in an airtight, freezer-safe container.
To reheat, place the cinnamon rolls in a baking dish, cover, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes at 350 until heated through.
Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients
This recipe only takes a few simple ingredients, most of which are already in your kitchen. You’ll easily find anything you don’t have at your local grocery store.
Cinnamon Rolls
- 8 count Pillsbury orange cinnamon rolls with icing
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Cranberry Orange Sauce
- 12 ounce fresh cranberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- Zest from 2 oranges
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Brown Sugar Pecan Crust
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup butter, melted
How to Make Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls
Making these cinnamon rolls is so simple. Every part of the recipe comes together quickly, so you’ll be in and out of the kitchen in no time.
Step 1: Prep
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and spray a 9-inch deep pie dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place the cinnamon rolls in the dish.
Step 2: Make the Cranberry Orange Filling
Add cranberries, sugar, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and cornstarch to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly until the cranberries burst and thicken up. Remove from the heat and let cool a bit.
Step 3: Make the Brown Sugar Pecan Crust
Stir the brown sugar, flour, pecans, and melted butter together in a small bowl.
Step 4: Construct the Cinnamon Rolls
Combine the heavy cream, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl and pour over the cinnamon rolls. Then, top them with the cranberry orange filling and the brown sugar pecan mixture.
Step 5: Bake
Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Then, remove them from the oven and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Frost with the included icing and enjoy!
Try These Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls Today
These easy, delicious cranberry orange cinnamon rolls come together so quickly, and they’re so full of flavor. These semi-homemade cinnamon rolls are super charged with cranberry orange filling perfect for the holidays and that brown sugar pecan topping for even more flavor. They’re a dessert or snack that seems involved but is actually so simple. Give them a try, and I know you’ll fall in love with them.
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Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
- 8 count Pillsbury orange cinnamon rolls with icing
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Cranberry Orange Sauce
- 12 ounce fresh cranberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Brown Sugar Pecan Crust
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° and spray a 9 inch deep pie dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Cranberry Orange Sauce
- In a medium sauce pan, over medium heat, add cranberries, sugar, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice and cornstarch. Stir. Bring to a boil and cook until cranberries burst and thicken up. Remove from heat and let cool a bit.
Brown Sugar Pecan Crust
- In a small bowl, stir brown sugar, flour, pecans and melted butter together until combined.
- Place cinnamon rolls into pie dish.
- In a small bowl, add heavy cream, brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir, and pour into pie dish around the cinnamon rolls.
- Top each cinnamon roll with cranberry mixture followed by brown sugar pecan crust topping.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until cinnamon rolls are golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes then add icing.
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