Description
Warm, gooey Apple Cinnamon Rolls topped with creamy vanilla ice cream offer a delightful dance of flavors. Comfort meets indulgence in this irresistible dessert you’ll savor with pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients for Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (warmed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Filling Ingredients:
- 2 cups apples (peeled and diced, Granny Smith or preferred variety)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Topping and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and ground cinnamon, creating a harmonious dry foundation.
- Gently warm milk and butter, then incorporate eggs into the liquid mixture, ensuring smooth integration.
- Gradually merge wet and dry ingredients, folding consistently until a supple dough emerges, adjusting flour proportions as needed.
- Transfer dough onto a lightly dusted work surface, kneading methodically for 6-8 minutes until achieving a silky, elastic consistency.
- Nestle dough into a greased container, drape with a soft cloth, and allow rising in a draft-free environment for approximately 60 minutes until volume doubles.
- Craft apple filling by combining diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch, creating a fragrant and cohesive mixture.
- Deflate risen dough and roll into a thin rectangular canvas, extending to roughly 1/4 inch thickness.
- Distribute apple filling evenly across dough surface, then tightly roll from the lengthwise edge, ensuring a secure, compact cylinder.
- Slice the log into 12 uniform segments, arranging them strategically within a prepared 9×13-inch baking vessel.
- Shield rolls with a lightweight cloth, permitting a secondary rise lasting 35-40 minutes until they appear plump and pillowy.
- Heat oven to 350F, positioning rack in central position. Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until achieving a rich, golden-brown complexion.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract into a smooth, glossy icing with a consistent, drizzle-friendly texture.
- Lavish warm rolls with icing and crown each serving with a generous scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Choose firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor balance in the filling.
- Ensure milk is warm but not hot when mixing with yeast to prevent killing the active cultures and blocking proper dough rising.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter for smoother dough integration and more consistent texture.
- Replace regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum for better structure.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 266 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg