Description
Warm, soft cinnamon rolls filled with chopped apples and a sticky caramel twist, perfect for fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Warm Milk (Warm to 110°F (45°C))
- 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast (Ensure yeast is fresh)
- 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar (Plus 1/2 cup for filling)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (Melted, plus 1/2 cup softened)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Do not omit)
- 2 large Eggs (Can replace with flax eggs for vegan option)
- 4 to 4 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Spoon into measuring cup for accuracy)
- 2 large Chopped Apples (Use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar (Not easily substituted)
- 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon (Can blend with nutmeg)
- 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg (Can omit if not available)
- 2 to 3 cups Powdered Sugar (Ensure sifted to prevent lumps)
Instructions
- Warm the milk to about 110°F (45°C). Stir in yeast and 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix melted butter, salt, and eggs in a large bowl. Add the yeast mix and stir.
- Add 4 cups of flour. Mix until a soft dough forms. Add more flour if dough is too sticky.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
- Peel and chop the apples while dough rises. Toss apples with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Punch down the risen dough. Roll it into a rectangle about 16×12 inches.
- Spread the softened 1/2 cup butter over the dough. Sprinkle the apple-sugar mixture evenly.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log. Pinch seam to seal.
- Cut the log into 12 equal rolls. Place rolls in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
- Cover the pan and let the rolls rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25–30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Make the glaze by whisking 2 to 3 cups powdered sugar with a little milk to reach desired thickness.
- Remove rolls from oven and pour glaze over warm rolls so it soaks in. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh yeast and ensure dough rises in a warm environment. Serve warm with optional caramel sauce or cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg