Apple Cinnamon Rolls
These Apple Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on the classic, bringing the warmth of cinnamon and the sweet, spiced flavor of baked apples into every bite.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp (7g) active dry yeast
- 1 cup (240ml) lukewarm milk
- 2 tbsp +1 tsp (35g) sugar
- 1 tsp (5g) salt
- 2 eggs
- 4 tbsp (56g) melted butter
Cinnamon Filling
- 5 tbsp (70g) butter , at room temperature
- 2 tbsp (13g) ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar
Apple Filling
- 10 oz (300g) apples , peeled, cored, about 2 medium apples
- 1 tbsp (10g) flour
Cream Cheese Topping
- 7 oz (200g) cream cheese , at room temperature
- 1/2 tsp (1g) cinnamon powder
- 1/3 cup (40g) powdered sugar
Instructions
Prepare the dough.
- In a medium bowl add yeast, 1 tsp (5g) sugar and 1/4 cup lukewarm milk. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes to activate the yeast.
- Add the flour, sugar and salt. Add the remaining milk, eggs, and melted butter. Start kneading it until smooth and it slightly pulls away from the sides of the bowl. You can knead the dough by hand or use a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Transfer the dough into an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
- Let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
Prepare the butter cinnamon mixture.
- In a small bowl combine butter with cinnamon and sugar.
- Set aside.
Prepare the apples.
- Cut the apples into small pieces and place them into a bowl.
- Toss them with 1 tablespoon of flour.
How to shape the rolls.
- On an oiled or floured surface roll the dough in a 12×18 inch (30x45cm) rectangle. Spread the butter cinnamon mixture over the top of the rectangle.
- Spread the apples evenly.
- Roll the dough and cut into 12 equal-sized rolls. Place on a parchment paper lined (9×13 inch – 23x33cm) tray with 1/2 -1 inch (2 cm) distance between them to allow them to rise.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let the rolls rise in a warm place for about one hour, until doubled in size. (if the tray is not too tall you might need to grease the plastic wrap so it doesn't stick).
- Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
- Bake the rolls for about 15-20 minutes until lightly browned.
Prepare the glaze.
- Mix the cream cheese with powdered sugar and cinnamon and spread over the warm rolls.
- Store leftover apple cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 apple cinnamon rollCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 55.9gProtein: 7.3gFat: 15.9gSaturated Fat: 9.5gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 263mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 3.2gSugar: 20.6gCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg