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Indulge in the delectable aroma of freshly baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful pastry that combines the sweet tang of apples, the warmth of cinnamon, and the soft, fluffy texture of yeasted dough. These irresistible treats are perfect for a cozy breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. With two variations – a traditional yeast-based dough and a quicker puff pastry version – this recipe caters to both experienced bakers and those seeking a simplified baking experience. Discover the secrets to creating these mouthwatering rolls, from preparing the flavorful apple cinnamon filling to mastering the art of shaping and baking the dough. Whether you prefer the classic homemade dough or the convenience of store-bought puff pastry, this comprehensive guide will lead you through every step of the process, ensuring perfect results every time.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE CINNAMON ROLLS



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Warm and gooey apple cinnamon rolls with delicious caramel icing on top. Fall breakfast has never tasted so good!

Provided by Sally

Categories     Cinnamon Rolls

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup (240ml) whole milk*
2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar
1 and 1/2 tablespoons (14g) Platinum Yeast from Red Star instant yeast (2 standard size packets)*
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature and cut into 4 pieces
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 and 1/2 cups (563g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled), plus more for dusting/rolling
6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
1 and 1/2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 cups chopped apples (peel if you'd like, about 2 medium apples)
1 cup (120g) confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 Tablespoons milk
2 Tablespoons warmed salted caramel

Steps:

  • Heat milk to about 95°F (35°C)- use microwave or stovetop. Pour the warm milk into the bowl of a stand electric mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment (OR you can use a handheld mixer OR no mixer, but a stand mixer is ideal). With a whisk, manually whisk in the sugar and yeast. Cover with a towel and let sit until the yeast is foamy, about 5-10 minutes. If the yeast does not dissolve and foam, start over with fresh active yeast. On low speed, beat in the softened butter until it is slightly broken up. Next add the eggs, one at a time, and then the salt. The butter won't really be mixing into the mixture, so don't be alarmed if it stays in pieces. On low speed, gradually add the flour. Once it is all added, beat on medium speed until a soft dough forms. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until the dough is soft and supple, about 6 minutes longer. *If you do not have a stand-mixer with a hook attachment, knead the dough by hand in this step.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it with your hands for 1 minute. Form the dough into a ball and transfer it to a lightly greased bowl. Cover the dough loosely with plastic wrap, a paper towel, or aluminum foil and let sit in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 2 hours. Here's what I do: turn the oven on to 200°F (93°C). Once heated to that temperature, turn the oven off. Stick the covered dough inside the oven and allow it to rise in this warm environment.
  • Grease the bottom and sides of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Turn the risen dough out onto a lightly floured work surface, punch it down and, using a rolling pin, roll into a 12×18 inch rectangle. Make sure the dough is smooth and evenly thick.
  • Spread the softened butter all over the dough. In a small bowl, toss the brown sugar and cinnamon together until combined and then sprinkle evenly over the dough. Top evenly with chopped apples. Tightly roll up the dough to form an 18-inch-long log. Cut into 12 equal rolls. Arrange them in the prepared baking pan. Cover the rolls very tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Allow rolls to rise in a warm environment again for about 45-60 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (191°C). Bake rolls for about 25 minutes until they are golden brown. About halfway through the bake time, I like to cover the rolls loosely with aluminum foil so the tops don't brown too much. Remove pan from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk all of the icing ingredients together and drizzle over warm rolls. Serve warm. Cover leftover frosted or unfrosted rolls tightly and store for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

EASY APPLE CINNAMON ROLLS



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These cinnamon rolls are filled with diced apples and are frosted with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, pancake syrup, and confectioners' sugar.

Provided by Hungry Jack

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¼ cups diced apples
2 tablespoons Hungry Jack® Original Syrup
2 ¼ cups Hungry Jack® Pancake and Waffle Mix, divided
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons Hungry Jack® Original Syrup, divided
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons melted butter, divided
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon pancake syrup
¾ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8x8 pan.
  • Combine the apples and syrup in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until the juice from the apples is gone. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix together 2 cups pancake mix, milk, and 1 tablespoon syrup until a soft dough forms. Sprinkle the counter with the remaining pancake mix and knead the dough a few times. Make sure you keep enough pancake mix under the dough. Gently press the dough into a 12x8 rectangle using your hands.
  • Spread the cooled apples on top of the dough.
  • Mix together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle over the apples. Gently roll the dough up starting from the shorter side. If your dough sticks to the counter, slide a butter knife gently under the roll and push some pancake mix underneath the roll.
  • Slice the log into 9 even rolls. Place the rolls in the prepared pan. Mix together the remaining tablespoon of melted butter and syrup. Drizzle over the rolls in the pan. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes. Remove and cool for a few minutes.
  • Mix together the frosting ingredients and spread over the warm rolls. Drizzle with extra syrup, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.8 g, Cholesterol 14.8 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 515.2 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

APPLE ROLLS



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Make and share this Apple Rolls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by xrosebuddx

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 apple rolls, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons heaping baking powder
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg, well beaten
2 -3 apples, chopped fine
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 cups hot water
milk, enough to make a soft dough

Steps:

  • Add in order given for dough. Roll 1/2" thick. Add cinnamon and half of sugar to chopped apples and spread evenly over dough. Roll up as for a cinnamon roll. Cut 1" slices. In baking pan, put remaining cups of sugar and water. Stir until dissolved. Place apple roll, cut side down, in syrup and bake in oven (325 degrees) about 30 minutes or until all syrup has been absorbed. Serve while with warm cream.,.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1158.3, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 825.6, Carbohydrate 220.2, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 143.2, Protein 11.7

APPLE CINNAMON ROLLS



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I like to serve these cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning. This recipe is great because it can be prepared a day early and makes big portions.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 9 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 17

4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, cubed
3 eggs
FILLING:
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup grated peeled apple
1/2 cup chopped pecans
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2-1/4 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly; set aside. Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; let rest for 10 minutes. Roll into a 12-in. square. Sprinkle crumb mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges; top with apple and pecans. , Roll up jelly-roll style; pinch seams to seal. Cut into nine slices. Place cut side up in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for 2-24 hours., Uncover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over rolls. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 95g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CINNAMON APPLE ROLLS



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Besides the great flavor, the appeal of these sweet rolls is that they don't need any yeast. They are ready to bake with less than 30 minutes of prep. Serve them as a special treat for breakfast or brunch. I've even used them for a delicious dessert.-Pam Hunt, Moore, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
2/3 cup buttermilk
FILLING:
3 cups shredded peeled tart apples
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water, apple juice, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until liquid is reduced to about 2 cups. Set sauce aside., In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Roll into a 14x12-in. rectangle., In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients. Spread over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting from a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices. Place cut side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; pour sauce over rolls., Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Serve warm.

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BAKED APPLE CINNAMON ROLLS



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This delicious cinnamon roll made with applesauce has all the flavor of a standard cinnamon roll with a fraction of the calories. It is a delicious breakfast or sweet treat.

Provided by Mott's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon heavy cream
½ cup light brown sugar
1 cup Mott's® Original Applesauce
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (13.8 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust
¼ cup light brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • For sauce, whisk together all ingredients in small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes until sauce thickens.
  • For cinnamon rolls, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray an 8-inch cake pan with non-stick cooking spray. Roll out pizza dough into 8 x 12-inch rectangle with the smallest length facing you.
  • Combine sugars and cinnamon together in small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over dough. Pat sugar mixture gently into dough. Roll dough away from you. Dough will be about 2 inches in diameter and 12 inches long.
  • Cut dough into 8 equally thick slices. Place rolls in prepared cake pan and Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Pour sauce over rolls, and, bake for an additional 15 minutes. Let pan cool slightly on wire rack for 10 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.2 calories, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 330.9 mg, Sugar 32.8 g

QUICK CINNAMON ROLLS



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Quick and easy cinnamon rolls from scratch, with no yeast, proofing, or kneading necessary!

Provided by shaunawillman

Categories     Bread

Time 40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup butter, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, softened
¾ cup milk
1 egg
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup butter, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush a 9-inch square baking dish with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  • Whisk flour, 2 tablespoons white sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Work 3 tablespoons softened butter into flour mixture using your hands. Beat milk and egg together in another bowl; pour into flour-butter mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and roll dough into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Brush surface of dough with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  • Whisk 1/2 cup white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1/2 of the cinnamon sugar mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar over butter-brushed dough. Roll dough around filling to form a log; cut log into 18 rolls and place rolls in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until rolls are set, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Beat confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until frosting is smooth. Top hot cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 36.7 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 262.1 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

Tips:

  • Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter will help you get clean, even cuts when dividing the dough.
  • If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or even a glass to flatten the dough.
  • Be sure to brush the melted butter onto the dough before adding the cinnamon sugar mixture. This will help the sugar stick and prevent it from becoming too dry.
  • If you want extra gooey cinnamon rolls, add a tablespoon or two of brown sugar to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Don't over-proof the rolls. Over-proofing can cause them to become too light and airy, and they may not hold their shape as well when baking.
  • Bake the rolls until they are golden brown on top. This will ensure that they are cooked through and have a slightly crispy exterior.
  • Let the rolls cool for a few minutes before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.

Conclusion:

These apple cinnamon rolls are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a hit with friends and family. With their gooey cinnamon filling and sweet apple flavor, these rolls are sure to be a favorite. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give these apple cinnamon rolls a try!

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