Description
This recipe for apple pie cinnamon rolls combines the classic flavors of gooey cinnamon rolls with the fruity sweetness of apple pie. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these rolls are sure to delight with their soft dough, rich filling, and irresistible aroma.
Ingredients
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- Dough:
- 500g all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp salt
- 2¼ tsp instant dry yeast
- 120g sugar
- 240ml lukewarm milk
- 60g unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg, room temperature
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Apple Pie Filling:
- 900g apples (e.g., Pink Lady, Fuji), peeled and diced
- 60g unsalted butter
- 170g brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Mix dry ingredients, then add wet ingredients to form the dough. Let rise until doubled in size.
- Make the Filling: Cook apples with butter, sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch until thickened. Cool before using.
- Assemble Rolls: Roll out dough, spread with filling, roll up, and cut into pieces. Arrange in a baking dish.
- Bake: Let the rolls rise again, then bake until golden brown.
Notes
- For best results, let the dough rise in a warm place.
- The apple type can change the flavor profile; experiment to find your favorite.
- Rolls can be frozen for up to 3 months and reheated.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg