Description
Delicious and warm apple cinnamon rolls perfect for fall, filled with sweet apples and cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1–2 tbsp milk (for icing)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter until warm. Remove from heat and stir in sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and egg, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and diced apples.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar with milk to create icing and drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling.
- These rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Serve warm for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg