Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of apple pie cinnamon rolls. Fluffy and sweet, these rolls are filled with spiced apples and topped with a creamy icing that melts in your mouth. Perfect for cozy mornings or special gatherings, this delightful treat brings a taste of autumn to your table. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or warmed up later, each bite is a delicious hug for your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 3–4 sweet apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled and chopped)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the milk until slightly hot and mix with active dry yeast; let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Create a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture.
- Add softened butter and eggs to the flour mixture; mix until combined but leave some lumps for a light texture.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl covered with plastic wrap to rise until doubled (about an hour).
- While dough rises, mix chopped apples with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick, spread softened butter over it, then sprinkle apple mixture on top.
- Roll tightly into a log shape and cut into approximately 12 rolls.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and place rolls in a greased baking dish close together. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For icing, whisk powdered sugar with vanilla extract and enough milk to reach desired consistency before drizzling over cooled rolls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg