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Apple Cinnamon Rolls
These apple cinnamon rolls are the perfect Fall treat for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 525 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (60ml) water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Apple Filling:
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 5 tablespoons salted butter at room temperature
- 2 apples chopped
Brown Butter Maple Glaze:
- ¼ cup (56g) butter
- 1 pound (450g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ¾ cup (180ml) maple syrup
Instructions
For the dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk, butter, and water over low heat until the butter has melted. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Add the warm milk mixture, vanilla extract, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle of about 12x16 inches.
- Spread the softened butter over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle on the apples and cinnamon sugar. Starting with the long edge closest to you, roll the dough into a log.
- Cut the log into 12 equal-sized rolls. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving a little space between each.
- Cover the baking dish with a kitchen towel and let the rolls rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F / 176 degrees C. Bake the rolls for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Cup of Yum
Brown Butter Maple Glaze:
- Melt the butter in a small or medium saucepan and cook for around 5 minutes or until the butter brown. Set aside.
- Sieve powdered sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer and beat in heavy cream and melted butter for about 3 minutes until creamy.
- Beat in the maple syrup until well combined. When all of the ingredients are incorporated, briefly beat over high speed.
- Drizzle glaze over warm rolls, serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is smooth and elastic after kneading for light and fluffy cinnamon rolls.
- Allow the dough to double in size during the first rise for optimal texture and flavor.
- Roll the dough into a tight log to create well-defined layers in the cinnamon rolls.
- Bake at 350 degrees F / 175 degrees C for golden, fully cooked yet still moist rolls.
- Adjust glaze thickness by adding more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze or more maple syrup for a thinner consistency.
- Storage - Store any leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can also refrigerate them for a longer shelf life.
Nutrition Information
Calories
525kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
95g
(32%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
188mg
(8%)
Potassium
178mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
68g
(136%)
Vitamin A
493IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 525
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 525kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 95g | 32% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 188mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 68g | 136% |
| Vitamin A | 493IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.