Description
Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful treat that captures the essence of comfort baking. With a gooey filling of tender apples, warm cinnamon, and brown sugar, these rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Each roll is topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting that adds a rich sweetness to the already irresistible flavor combination. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy morning at home, these soft and fluffy rolls will impress your family and friends. Plus, you can prepare the dough and filling ahead of time for an easy, stress-free baking experience!
Ingredients
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- 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
- In a mixing bowl, combine lukewarm milk and granulated sugar. Sprinkle active dried yeast on top. Let it sit until frothy (about 5-10 minutes).
- Add eggs and kosher salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour while mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Incorporate unsalted butter into the dough and knead until smooth (about 5-7 minutes).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 30g of unsalted butter.
- Add diced apples, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, and corn starch. Stir gently until apples soften (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle (about 16×24 inches).
- Spread softened unsalted butter evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- Sprinkle brown sugar mixed with ground cinnamon and salt across the surface.
- Evenly distribute apple filling over the dough followed by chopped pecans.
- Starting from one edge, carefully roll up the dough into a log shape.
- Cut into equal pieces (about 12) and place in a greased baking dish.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Allow rolls to rise for about 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake in preheated oven for approximately 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- In an electric mixer bowl, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until creamy.
- Gradually add sifted powdered sugar while mixing continuously.
- Adjust consistency with heavy whipping cream as needed.
- Once rolls are baked, remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Drizzle cream cheese frosting generously over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (92g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg