Best 6 Easy Apple Cinnamon Rolls Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible aroma of freshly baked apple cinnamon rolls, a delectable treat that combines the classic flavors of sweet apples, warm cinnamon, and fluffy yeast dough. This article presents a collection of easy-to-follow recipes that cater to various dietary preferences, including vegan, gluten-free, and traditional options.

For those seeking a classic indulgence, the traditional apple cinnamon roll recipe offers a step-by-step guide to creating the perfect golden-brown rolls, complete with a luscious cream cheese frosting.

For a healthier alternative, the vegan apple cinnamon rolls provide a delightful plant-based option without compromising on taste. These rolls are made with wholesome ingredients like almond milk, coconut oil, and maple syrup, resulting in a guilt-free indulgence.

Those with gluten sensitivities can rejoice in the gluten-free apple cinnamon rolls, which use a blend of almond flour and tapioca flour to create a tender and flavorful dough. These rolls are equally delicious and satisfying, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this timeless treat.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CINNAMON ROLL APPLE BAKE



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This Cinnamon Roll Apple Bake is the easiest and most delicious two ingredient recipe ever. It has all the yumminess of freshly baked cinnamon rolls combined with sweet, gooey apple fritters - but requires barely any prep work!

Provided by Renae

Categories     Breakfast     Dessert     Snack     Brunch

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 tube (17.5 oz) Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls, or similar brand ((The large tubes of cinnamon rolls work best here))
1 can (21 oz) Apple pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º. Spray your casserole dish or skillet with cooking oil.
  • Separate the cinnamon rolls and cut each into 4-6 sections. Add them to the prepared dish or skillet. Then, cover with the apple pie filling, cutting any large apple chunks into bite sized pieces.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, until the cinnamon rolls and lightly browned and the apples are golden and bubbly.
  • Drizzle the icing that came with the cinnamon rolls over the top. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 296 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 453 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 26 g

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.

CINNAMON ROLL APPLE CRISP



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This is a great Thanksgiving and Christmas dessert that everyone will love! Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Jillian

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12.4 ounce) package refrigerated cinnamon roll dough with icing
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup margarine, softened
8 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced, or more to taste
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll cinnamon rolls onto a work surface to desired thickness; press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix oats, brown sugar, flour, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and salt on a bowl; add margarine and mix until crumbly.
  • Spread apples over cinnamon roll crust. Mix white sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together in a bowl and sprinkle over apples; top with oat mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until apples are tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Place icing in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until warmed, 20 to 30 seconds. Pour icing over crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 674.1 calories, Carbohydrate 115.8 g, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 830.5 mg, Sugar 63.2 g

EASY CINNAMON APPLE ROLLS



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This recipe is simplified by starting with frozen bread dough. Chopped apple contributes to the texture and taste. I like to surprise my family with these rolls on weekend mornings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen white bread dough, thawed
2 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine, softened
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 small tart apple, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Roll dough into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Brush with margarine; sprinkle with cinnamon. Sprinkle the apple, raisins and pecans evenly over dough. , Roll up jelly roll style, starting at a long side. Cut into 12 slices, 1 in. each. Place rolls, cut side down, in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 6g fat, Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate, Fiber 5g protein.

APPLE CINNAMON ROLLS



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This came from the Yankton, South Dakota Press and Dakotan newspaper. My DD does not like cinnamon rolls (my child?) so I thought this might be more like a caramel apple and less like cinnamon. It is very caramel-like and the apples are soft and fragrant. Worth the time to make the filling. If you have a kitchen aid mixer, follow your manufacturer directions to make the dough with the mixer!

Provided by KCShell

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h25m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 large cooking apples, peeled, cored and chopped
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
5 -5 1/2 cups flour, divided
1/2 cup sugar
2 (1/4 ounce) packages quick-rising yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • To prepare apple filling:.
  • In medium saucepan, combine apples, flour sugar and butter.
  • Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
  • Cook 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and cook 10 minutes, stirring constantly until thick.
  • Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Cool completely.
  • While filling cools, prepare dough.
  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, undissolved yeast and salt.
  • Heat 1/2 cup water with milk and butter until very warm (120-130°F).
  • Gradually add to dry ingredients.
  • Beat 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
  • Add eggs and 1 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
  • Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
  • Knead dough on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, 8-10 minutes.
  • Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 2 equal parts.
  • Roll each part into a 12x8 inch rectangle.
  • Spread cooled apple filling evenly over dough.
  • Beginning at long end of each rectangle, roll up dough as tightly as you would for a jelly roll.
  • Pinch seams to seal.
  • Cut each roll into 12 equal pieces.
  • Place, cut sides up, in two greased 9 inch round pans.
  • Cover and let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
  • While dough is rising, prepare cinnamon-sugar topping.
  • Stir together sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well blended.
  • After dough has doubled in size, sprinkle rolls with cinnamon-sugar topping.
  • Bake in 375°F oven for 25-30 minutes or until done,.
  • Remove from pan, serve warm.

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.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh apples. If you only have access to store-bought apples, choose a variety that is firm and tart, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
  • Be sure to peel and core the apples before slicing them. This will help to prevent the rolls from becoming too soggy.
  • If you don't have any cinnamon sugar on hand, you can make your own by combining 1/2 cup of sugar with 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon.
  • Be careful not to overproof the rolls. If they proof for too long, they will become too puffy and may collapse when you bake them.
  • Bake the rolls until they are golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Conclusion:

These easy apple cinnamon rolls are the perfect way to start your day or enjoy as a special treat. They are soft, fluffy, and filled with a delicious apple cinnamon filling. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have these delicious rolls fresh out of the oven. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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