Apple Cinnamon Roll – A Cozy Fall Dessert
Apple Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy pastries filled with juicy apples, cinnamon sugar, and topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for fall baking or brunch.
Ingredients
For the dough:
- - 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- - 1 packet instant yeast 2 1/4 tsp
- - 1/2 tsp salt
- - 3/4 cup warm milk
- - 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- - 1 large egg
For the filling:
- - 2 cups apples peeled and diced
- - 1/2 cup brown sugar
- - 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- - 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- - 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the glaze:
- - 1 cup powdered sugar
- - 2–3 tbsp milk
- - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix into a dough, knead until smooth. Let rise 1 hour.
- 2. Mix diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and vanilla.
- 3. Roll dough into rectangle. Spread filling evenly. Roll tightly into a log, slice into 10–12 rolls.
- 4. Place rolls in greased baking dish. Let rise 30 minutes. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- 5. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
Use Granny Smith apples for tartness or Honeycrisp for sweetness. Add caramel drizzle or nuts for variation.