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Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Warm, fluffy apple cinnamon rolls are filled with a gooey cinnamon apple pie filling , then topped with a sweet maple glaze. Having one is the perfect way to start or end your day!
Prep Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 14 cinnamon rolls
Calories: 281 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
- ¼ cup warm water
- 1 ¼ cup milk
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 3 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 2 honey crisp apples peeled and diced
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
For the Maple Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small measuring cup, combine brown sugar, warm water, and yeast. Stir to combine and let sit for 10 minutes until activated.
- While you are waiting for the yeast to activate, combine the milk and 6 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan and heat over low heat until melted. Be careful it doesn't get too hot!
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, and salt.
- Pour the butter and milk mixture into the flour mixture and add the yeast/sugar mixture in as well.
- Combine until a dough is formed, and knead for 3-4 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a clean damp towel and let rise for an hour or until it has doubled in size.
- After the dough has completed rising, place it on a floured surface and, using a rolling pin, roll it into a large rectangle about 9 x 14-15 inches long.
- Brush melted butter on top of dough and sprinkle with brown sugar. Evenly distribute the peeled, diced apples across the surface of the dough, and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Tightly roll up the dough along the long side and carefully cut the rolls into about 1 inch pieces.
- Place them in a greased baking dish.
- Cover again with a clean, damp kitchen towel and let them rise again for about 30 minutes or until nice and fluffy.
- Remove the towel, and place in a preheated oven at 350° F for 20-22 minutes or until tops are golden brown and dough is fully cooked.
- While the cinnamon rolls are in the oven, combine the glaze ingredients in a medium bowl, and stir to combine.
- Remove rolls from the oven and top with maple glaze.
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Notes
- Can I make these Vegan/Dairy free? Of course! You would substitute with dairy free ingredients here!
- Tips for baking with yeast:
- Use the correct yeast! This recipe calls for active dry yeast, which means it needs to be activated before using!
- Make sure to check the date on your yeast! Expired yeast will not perform well.
- Storage-
- Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Pop them in the microwave when ready to eat.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1roll
Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
139mg
(6%)
Potassium
116mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
224IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14cinnamon rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1roll | |
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 224IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.