Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of homemade apple cinnamon rolls. These soft, fluffy treats are made from a tender yeast dough filled with a delightful blend of sweet, spiced apples and cinnamon. Baked to golden perfection and finished with a light glaze, these rolls make for an irresistible breakfast or dessert option. Perfectly paired with a cup of coffee or tea, they bring a cozy touch to any morning or gathering. Easy to prepare and even easier to share, these apple cinnamon rolls will fill your home with an enticing aroma that beckons everyone to the kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 105-115°F
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups peeled, cored, and finely diced apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Fuji)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for glaze
- 2 tablespoons water for glaze
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of the granulated sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add the remaining 1/4 cup minus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, salt, egg, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add 3 1/2 cups of the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add up to 1/2 cup more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough is manageable.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased large bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- While the dough rises, prepare the filling. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well mixed. Set aside.
- Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle.
- Evenly spread the cinnamon-sugar-butter mixture over the rolled dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border on one of the long edges. Sprinkle the finely diced apples over the filling.
- Starting from the long edge opposite the clean border, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 12 equal slices, about 1 1/2 inches thick.
- Arrange the cinnamon rolls cut-side up in a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise again in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, or until nearly doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the rolls are baking, prepare the light glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is clear. Remove from heat.
- As soon as the rolls come out of the oven, brush them with the warm sugar glaze. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg