Apple cinnamon rolls

Here’s a warm, cozy Apple Cinnamon Rolls recipe—soft rolls with spiced apples and gooey cinnamon filling 🍎🍥

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Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

Dough

• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
• ½ cup sugar
• ⅓ cup butter, melted
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour

Apple Filling

• 2 cups apples, peeled & finely diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 2 tbsp butter
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)

Cinnamon Filling

• ½ cup butter, softened
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp cinnamon

Cream Cheese Glaze (optional but recommended)

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla
• 1–2 tbsp milk

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Instructions

1. Make the dough
   • Dissolve yeast in warm milk; let foam 5–10 minutes.
   • Mix sugar, butter, salt, eggs, and flour.
   • Knead until smooth (5–7 minutes).
   • Cover and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled.
2. Cook the apples
   • In a skillet, melt butter.
   • Add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
   • Cook 5–7 minutes until softened and syrupy. Cool slightly.
3. Roll & fill
   • Roll dough into a rectangle (about 16×12 inches).
   • Spread softened butter over dough.
   • Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly.
   • Spoon apples evenly over filling.
4. Shape rolls
   • Roll tightly from the long side.
   • Cut into 12 rolls and place in greased baking dish.
5. Second rise
   • Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes.
6. Bake
   • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 22–25 minutes until golden.
7. Glaze
   • Beat glaze ingredients until smooth.
   • Spread over warm rolls.

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Tips & Variations

• Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch
• Use apple pie spice instead of cinnamon
• For extra gooey rolls, pour ¼ cup warm cream over rolls before baking
• Make ahead: refrigerate shaped rolls overnight and bake in the morning

If you want, I can also give you a quick no-yeast version, caramel apple rolls, or an air fryer method 🍎✨