Description
Soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with gooey apple pie filling, perfect for chilly mornings and cozy weekends.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk, warm
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Butter for greasing
- Glaze (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add melted butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually add flour until a dough forms; knead until smooth.
- Let dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, covered with a tea towel.
- Meanwhile, prepare the apple filling by cooking chopped apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice until soft.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface, spread the apple filling evenly, and roll into a log.
- Slice into rolls and place in a greased baking dish.
- Let rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Optional: Drizzle with glaze while warm before serving.
Notes
For the best results, use fresh apples and make sure your dough rises in a warm environment.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg