Here’s a delicious Apple Cinnamon Rolls recipe—soft, sweet, and filled with tender apples and cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients (makes 12 rolls)
For the dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the filling:
- 2 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
For the glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Make the dough:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix sugar, melted butter, salt, and eggs. Add yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
2. Prepare the filling:
- Mix chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter.
3. Assemble the rolls:
- Roll dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle.
- Spread apple filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll tightly from the long edge into a log.
- Cut into 12 rolls and place in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
4. Bake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
5. Glaze (optional):
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to a drizzleable consistency.
- Drizzle over warm rolls.
💡 Tips:
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith to balance sweetness.
- For extra gooey rolls, add a drizzle of caramel sauce along with the apple filling.
- Rolls can be stored in an airtight container for 2–3 days and reheated briefly before serving.
If you want, I can also give a quick 30-minute shortcut apple cinnamon roll recipe using pre-made dough for fast mornings. 🍎🍥
