Warm and Gooey Homemade Apple Cinnamon Rolls
These homemade apple cinnamon rolls are warm, gooey, and perfect for breakfast or dessert. They are filled with diced apples and topped with a sweet glaze.
Servings 12
Calories 250kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 medium apple
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk for the glaze
Instructions
- Combine warm milk, granulated sugar, and yeast in a small bowl; let sit until frothy.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, melted butter, salt, and cinnamon; add yeast mixture and stir to form a soft dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Grease a bowl, place dough inside, cover, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C); roll out dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Distribute diced apples over the dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll the dough tightly from one edge and slice into 12 equal pieces; arrange in a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk in a bowl to make the glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
Serve warm for the best gooey texture.