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Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Indulge in the delightful experience of Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls, a perfect blend of warm cinnamon, sweet apples, and crunchy pecans. These gooey treats are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, making them a versatile addition to any occasion. With their fluffy texture and irresistible apple pie filling, these rolls will quickly become a family favorite. Plus, you can prepare them ahead of time for a hassle-free morning treat.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Makes approximately 12 rolls 1x

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

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine lukewarm milk and granulated sugar; sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add eggs, kosher salt, flour, and softened butter to form a dough; knead until smooth.
  3. Let the dough rise in a greased bowl covered with a cloth for about an hour.
  4. Cook diced apples with butter, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cornstarch until tender; stir in pecans.
  5. Roll out the dough into a rectangle; spread with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon mix.
  6. Add the apple filling; roll tightly and cut into pieces.
  7. Let the rolls rise again for 30 minutes before baking at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.
  8. Prepare cream cheese frosting while rolls are baking and drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
  • Author: Juniper
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: For added flavor, use tart apples like Granny Smith. Customize your rolls by adding raisins or additional spices such as nutmeg.