Description
Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls are a warm, gooey delight that combines the sweetness of spiced apples with crunchy pecans, making them the ultimate treat for any occasion. Perfect for brunch, breakfast, or dessert, these rolls can be prepared ahead of time so you can savor them fresh from the oven without any morning rush. The soft texture paired with creamy frosting makes each bite a heavenly experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g whole milk
- 50g granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dried yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 565g all-purpose flour
- 100g unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 850g apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 280g brown sugar
- Pecans and cream cheese for filling and frosting
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine lukewarm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit until foamy.
- In a stand mixer, mix flour and salt briefly. Add the milk mixture and eggs; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add butter and knead until dough is soft and elastic. Let rise in the refrigerator until doubled.
- Cook apples with butter, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until tender; chill.
- Toast pecans in the oven until lightly browned.
- Prepare brown sugar filling by mixing ingredients together.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle; layer with fillings and roll tightly.
- Cut into pieces and let rise again before baking at 350°F for 35–40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg