Description
Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls are a warm, gooey delight that will make any breakfast or gathering truly special. These rolls feature a luscious filling of tender apples, spiced with cinnamon and wrapped in a soft, fluffy dough. Topped with a creamy frosting, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and comfort. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or reheated for an afternoon treat, these cinnamon rolls are sure to impress family and friends alike. Ideal for cozy mornings or festive celebrations, this recipe is both easy to follow and versatile enough to adapt with your favorite fruits or nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g lukewarm 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)
- 225g cream cheese (for frosting)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 30g unsalted butter (for apple filling)
- 80g granulated sugar (for apple filling)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for apple filling)
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt (for apple filling)
- 1 Tbsp corn starch (for apple filling)
- 125g pecan halves (for apple filling)
- 280g brown sugar (for cinnamon filling)
- 2 Tbsp plus 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for cinnamon filling)
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt (for cinnamon filling)
- 115g unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 250g powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1–2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream (for frosting)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (for frosting)
Instructions
- Combine lukewarm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl; let sit until frothy.
- Mix in eggs and salt; gradually add flour until a dough forms.
- Knead in softened butter until smooth; let rise for about an hour.
- Cook diced apples with butter, sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch until tender.
- Roll out the dough, spread softened butter, sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon mixture, then layer apple filling.
- Roll tightly into a log; slice into equal pieces and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Prepare frosting by mixing room temperature cream cheese and unsalted butter with powdered sugar; drizzle over cooled rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (100g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg