Description
Indulge in the delightful warmth of Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls, a perfect treat for any occasion. These rolls feature a soft, pillowy dough filled with a gooey apple filling and aromatic cinnamon, all topped off with creamy frosting. Ideal for cozy breakfasts or festive gatherings, they are sure to impress not only with their taste but also with their inviting aroma. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or shared with loved ones, these sweet cinnamon rolls will become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g whole milk, lukewarm
- 50g Granulated Sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dried yeast
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 565g All-Purpose Flour
- 100g Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
- 850g – about four medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced small
- 30g Unsalted Butter
- 80g Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp Corn starch
- 125g Pecan Halves
- 190g Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
- 280g Brown Sugar
- 2 Tbsp plus 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp Kosher salt
- 115g Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
- 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: In a mixing bowl, combine lukewarm milk and sugar; sprinkle yeast on top and let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes). Add eggs and salt, gradually stir in flour until combined, then mix in softened butter. Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Make the Apple Filling: Melt butter in a saucepan; add diced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, and corn starch. Cook until apples are tender (about 10 minutes), then stir in toasted pecans.
- Assemble the Rolls: Roll out the dough into a rectangle; spread softened butter over it. Sprinkle brown sugar mixed with cinnamon evenly on top and add the apple filling. Roll tightly from one end and cut into pieces.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place rolls on a lined baking sheet and let rise for 30 minutes. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Frost & Serve: Beat together softened butter and cream cheese; gradually mix in powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth. Spread frosting over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg