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Apple Cinnamon Roll

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Soft, gooey cinnamon rolls filled with tender, sweet-tart apples, perfect for a cozy fall breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

  • For the dough:
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup milk, warmed (or plant-based milk)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • For the filling:
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and diced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • For the glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk or cream
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Mix the warm milk, sugar, and yeast, then let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the egg, melted butter, salt, and flour; knead until smooth and soft. Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  3. While dough rises, cook diced apples in a pan with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and cornstarch until tender and thickened. Let cool.
  4. Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle and spread with softened butter. Sprinkle the apple filling evenly over the dough.
  5. Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 9 even rolls. Place them in a greased baking dish.
  6. Cover and let rolls rise again for 30–45 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25–30 minutes until golden and puffed.
  8. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

  • Use firm apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji for best texture.
  • You can refrigerate the dough overnight after the first rise for convenience.
  • Store leftovers covered at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat in the oven at 325°F (160°C) or microwave individual rolls for 20–30 seconds.
  • Freeze unglazed rolls and thaw overnight before warming and glazing.
  • Optional variations: drizzle with maple syrup or caramel, add chopped pecans or walnuts, swap half the apples for pears, or make mini rolls in a muffin tin.

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