Description
These Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect marriage of two classic comfort desserts—featuring a soft, buttery yeast dough filled with warm spiced apples and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Gooey, tender, and bursting with apple pie flavor, these rolls are a cozy must-bake for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
For the dough:
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3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 egg
For the apple pie filling:
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2 cups peeled, diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/3 cup brown sugar
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
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1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
For the glaze (optional):
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1-2 tablespoons milk
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix warm milk, melted butter, sugar, and egg. Sprinkle in yeast and let sit for 5 minutes.
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Add flour and salt, then knead by hand or with a dough hook for 5–8 minutes, until soft and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
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Meanwhile, make the apple pie filling: In a skillet, melt butter and cook apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for 5–6 minutes. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1 more minute until thickened. Let cool.
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Roll risen dough into a 10×16 inch rectangle. Spread apple filling evenly over the dough.
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Roll tightly from the long edge and slice into 12 even rolls. Place in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
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Cover and let rise for another 30–40 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 22–25 minutes until golden brown.
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Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
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For best results, let the apple filling cool completely before spreading on the dough.
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You can prep the rolls the night before and bake in the morning.
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Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Rise Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
