Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls, a perfect treat for any occasion. These rolls offer a soft, pillowy texture filled with a sweet apple-cinnamon mixture, topped with creamy frosting that melts in your mouth. Ideal for cozy mornings or festive gatherings, they’re sure to be a family favorite. With a gooey center and warm spices, these homemade rolls are not just delicious but also versatile enough to serve as breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g lukewarm whole milk
- 50g granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dried yeast
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 565g all-purpose flour
- 850g diced apples
- 190g unsalted butter (for filling and frosting)
- 280g brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp plus 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- 30g unsalted butter (for apple filling)
- 1 Tbsp corn starch
- 115g unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 225g cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 250g powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1–2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Combine lukewarm milk and sugar in a bowl; sprinkle yeast on top and let sit until frothy. In a stand mixer, combine flour and salt. Mix in the yeast mixture along with eggs and softened butter. Knead until smooth; let rise for about an hour until doubled.
- Make the apple filling: Melt butter in a skillet, add diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cornstarch; cook until apples are tender. Let cool.
- Assemble the rolls: Roll out dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter over it, sprinkle with brown sugar mixture and cooled apple filling.
- Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 pieces; place in greased baking dish to rise again.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare frosting: Beat together cream cheese and butter; gradually add powdered sugar and cream until desired consistency.
- Frost warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg