Here’s a cozy and delicious recipe for Apple Cinnamon Rolls – perfect for breakfast or a comforting dessert!
🍎 Apple Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- 2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for kneading)
- ½ tsp salt
For the Apple Filling:
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1½ tbsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
For the Glaze (optional but recommended):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk or cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
🔪 Instructions
1. Make the Dough:
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add sugar, egg, egg yolk, and melted butter. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add flour and salt. Mix until dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes (or use a stand mixer with dough hook for 5 minutes).
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
2. Prepare the Apple Filling:
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
- Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes until apples are soft and mixture is thickened. Let cool.
3. Assemble the Rolls:
- Roll out dough into a 14×9 inch rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread softened butter over the dough.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Evenly spread cooled apple mixture on top.
- Roll up tightly from the long side and slice into 9–12 rolls.
4. Second Rise:
- Place rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cover and let rise for another 30–45 minutes until puffy.
5. Bake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Glaze:
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over warm rolls.
☕ Serving Tip:
Serve warm with coffee, tea, or hot cider!
Would you like a version for overnight prep or with a cream cheese frosting instead?