These Apple Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful combination of sweet and tart flavors wrapped in a soft, fluffy dough, perfect for a cozy breakfast or dessert treat.
Author:nadia
Prep Time:1 hour 30 minutes (including rise time)
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 55 minutes
Yield:9 rolls 1x
Category:Breakfast, Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
1/2cup warm milk (110°F)
1/4cup granulated sugar
1/4cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4cups all-purpose flour
Filling:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
2 apples (peeled, cored, and finely diced)
1/3cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Glaze:
3/4cup powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Dough Preparation: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit. Add sugar, butter, egg, salt, and flour. Knead until smooth, then let rise.
Filling: Combine apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.
Assembly: Roll out dough, spread butter, add apple mixture, roll into a log, slice into rolls, place in baking dish.
Baking: Let rise, bake at 350°F for 22–25 minutes.
Glaze: Whisk together sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
Use tart apples like Granny Smith for contrast or sweeter ones like Honeycrisp.