Description
Warm, gooey Apple Cinnamon Rolls bring comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen to your table. Sweet apple-packed spirals drizzled with cream cheese glaze offer a delightful morning treat you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients for Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups whole milk (warmed)
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling Ingredients:
- 2 medium apples (peeled and chopped)
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 0.25 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by warming milk and butter until butter melts completely. Mix in yeast and allow to bloom for 5 minutes at room temperature.
- Create dough by combining flour, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Incorporate eggs and activated yeast mixture. Knead thoroughly for 8-10 minutes until texture becomes smooth and elastic.
- Allow dough to rest in a draft-free zone for 1-2 hours, ensuring it doubles in volume. Cover with a clean kitchen towel during rising process.
- Prepare apple filling by sautéing chopped apples in butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until softened. Fold in cinnamon and brown sugar, then set aside to cool completely.
- Deflate risen dough and roll into a rectangular shape on a floured surface. Distribute apple mixture evenly across dough’s surface. Sprinkle pecans if desired.
- Tightly roll the dough from one long edge to create a compact log. Slice into 12 uniform sections using a sharp knife.
- Arrange rolled sections in a greased baking dish, allowing space between each roll. Permit a second rise for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and center appears set.
- Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls immediately after removing from oven. Serve and enjoy freshly baked apple cinnamon rolls.
Notes
- Choose ripe, firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and balanced sweetness in the filling.
- Warm environments help yeast dough rise faster, so place the covered bowl near a preheated oven or warm spot in your kitchen.
- Toast pecans before adding to the filling to enhance their nutty flavor and create a delightful crunch in each bite.
- Prevent dry rolls by not overbaking; check at 20 minutes and remove when golden brown to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg