Description
Indulge in the delightful flavor of Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls, a perfect blend of juicy apples, warm cinnamon, and crunchy pecans. This easy-to-follow recipe combines gooey apple filling and rich cream cheese frosting for a breakfast treat that will impress your family and friends. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy weekend brunches, these rolls can be made ahead of time, ensuring you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying delicious moments with loved ones. Experience the comfort of homemade goodness with every soft, fluffy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g whole milk
- 50g granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dried yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 565g all-purpose flour
- 850g diced apples
- 190g unsalted butter
- 280g brown sugar
- 225g cream cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by mixing lukewarm milk, sugar, and yeast; let it foam. Add eggs, salt, flour, and butter; mix until smooth. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour.
- For the apple filling, cook diced apples with butter, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cornstarch until tender; stir in pecans.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter, sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon mixture, then evenly distribute apple filling.
- Roll tightly from one edge to another; cut into 12 pieces. Place in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare cream cheese frosting by beating together butter and cream cheese; gradually add powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (100g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg