Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
Make delicious Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls with fresh apples and warm spices. This easy recipe creates soft, gooey rolls perfect for breakfast or dessert in just over an hour.
Equipment
- stand mixer
- dough hook
- mixing bowl
- kitchen towel
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- knife
- cutting board
- Rolling Pin
- 9-inch round cake pan
- oven
- whisk
- small bowl
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet instant yeast 2 1/4 teaspoons
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk warmed to about 110°F
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg at room temperature
Apple Filling
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples peeled and finely chopped
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Add the warm milk, 1/4 cup melted butter, and egg. Mix on low speed for 2 minutes until a shaggy dough forms, then increase to medium speed and knead for 5-6 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- While the dough rises, make the apple filling. In a medium bowl, stir together the chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until the apples are evenly coated.
- Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a 12x16-inch rectangle. Spread the 2 tablespoons of softened butter evenly over the surface, then sprinkle the apple mixture evenly over the butter, leaving a 1-inch border on one long side.
- Starting from the long side opposite the border, tightly roll the dough into a log. Use a sharp serrated knife to slice the log into 8 equal rolls. Place the rolls in a greased 9-inch round cake pan. Cover the pan and let the rolls rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and sound hollow when tapped.
- While the rolls bake, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until you have a smooth, pourable glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls before serving.
Notes
Let dough rise in a warm place for best results. Use a sharp serrated knife for clean slices.