Description
Soft and fluffy Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls filled with spiced apple pie filling and topped with a creamy glaze. This easy homemade recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The combination of gooey cinnamon swirls and caramelized apples makes every bite irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dough:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ½ cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp salt
For the Apple Pie Filling:
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- In a small bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, salt, egg, melted butter, and the yeast mixture.
- Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Step 2: Make the Apple Pie Filling
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes until apples are soft. If needed, mix cornstarch with 1 tsp water and stir it in to thicken.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
Step 3: Assemble the Cinnamon Rolls
- Roll out the dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle.
- Spread softened butter over the surface, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Evenly spread the apple pie filling over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut it into 12 equal pieces.
Step 4: Bake the Rolls
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.
Step 5: Make the Glaze & Serve
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over warm rolls and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, add a drizzle of caramel sauce or chopped pecans on top. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon Roll Recipe, Fall Desserts, Apple Cinnamon Buns, Homemade Cinnamon Rolls