Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. These gooey rolls are filled with a luscious blend of sweet apples, cinnamon, and crunchy pecans, enveloped in a soft, pillowy dough. Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, they create an irresistible breakfast or dessert that will have everyone coming back for more. Prepare them ahead of time, and enjoy the enchanting aroma as they bake to golden perfection. Whether served at a family gathering or simply as a cozy morning pick-me-up, these rolls are guaranteed to bring joy to your table.
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
- Warm the milk and mix it with sugar and yeast in a bowl; let it foam for 5–10 minutes.
- Add eggs and salt, then gradually incorporate flour and butter to form a dough. Knead until smooth.
- Allow the dough to rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Cook diced apples with butter, sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch until soft; cool.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter, sprinkle brown sugar mixture and apple filling; roll tightly.
- Cut into 12 equal pieces and let them rise on a baking sheet for another hour.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- While baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing butter and cream cheese with powdered sugar and cream until smooth.
- Frost warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg