Description
These Apple Cinnamon Rolls are a delicious twist on classic cinnamon rolls, filled with tender cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with a sweet maple icing. Perfect for fall mornings or holiday brunch.
Ingredients
- 2 and 3/4 cups (344g) all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons (38g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 and 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (1 standard packet)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
- 1/4 cup (60ml) water
- 3 tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, mix 2 and 1/4 cups flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Heat the milk, water, and butter together until warm (not hot) and add to the dry ingredients. Mix in the egg and remaining flour. Knead the dough for 3-5 minutes, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Make the apple filling: In a small skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped apples with 1 tablespoon butter, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar for about 5 minutes until softened. Let cool.
- Roll the dough into a 14×8 inch rectangle. Spread 1/3 cup softened butter over the surface. Mix cinnamon, brown sugar, and nutmeg and sprinkle over the butter. Add the cooled apple mixture on top.
- Tightly roll the dough into a log and cut into 10-12 even rolls. Place into a greased 9-inch round or square baking dish.
- Cover and let the rolls rise in a warm environment for 60-90 minutes until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (191°C). Bake the rolls for 25–28 minutes until lightly browned. Cover with foil at the 15-minute mark to prevent over-browning.
- Make the icing: Whisk confectioners’ sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- You can make the dough the night before and let the rolls rise overnight in the fridge.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor balance.
- Make sure not to overheat the milk mixture or it may kill the yeast.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
