Description
Indulge in the warm, gooey goodness of Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe combines tender dough with a luscious apple filling and spiced cinnamon, all topped off with a creamy frosting. Ideal for Thanksgiving breakfast or cozy Sunday brunches, these rolls can be prepared ahead of time, ensuring minimal fuss in the morning. With every bite, you’ll experience the comforting flavors of sweet apples and fragrant spices, making them an irresistible choice for family gatherings or special celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g whole milk
- 50g granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dried yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 565g all-purpose flour
- 850g diced apples
- 190g unsalted butter (for filling)
- Brown sugar and cinnamon (for flavor)
- Cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine lukewarm milk and sugar; stir in yeast and allow to bubble.
- Mix eggs and salt in another bowl; add to yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour until dough forms; knead in softened butter until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl covered with a cloth until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Prepare apple filling by cooking diced apples with butter, sugar, cinnamon, and corn starch until softened.
- Mix brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and salt for the filling.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle; spread cinnamon filling then apple filling on top.
- Roll tightly and cut into pieces; place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
- For frosting, beat together room temperature cream cheese and butter, adding powdered sugar gradually.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite fruits or nuts.