Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet apples, warm cinnamon, and creamy cheese with our delectable Apple Cinnamon Rolls recipe. Learn how to make them now!
Ingredients
- – 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) salt
- – 2 1/2 teaspoons (13 ml) active dry yeast (1 packet)
- – ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- – ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk, warm, about 110˚F
- – ¼ cup (60g) vegetable oil, melted
- – 1 large egg, room temperature
- – 3 tablespoons (45g) vegetable oil, melted, for brushing
- – 2 tablespoons (30g) vegetable oil
- – 4 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- – ¼ cup (50g) light brown sugar
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch
- – 6 tablespoons (90g) vegetable oil, softened
- – ⅔ cup (135g) light brown sugar
- – 1 1/2 tablespoons (23 ml) ground cinnamon
- – 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, room temperature
- – ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- – ¼ cup (60ml) whole milk
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warmed milk with granulated sugar and active dry yeast. Stir and let it rest for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.
- Next, incorporate the salt, melted vegetable oil, and egg, and mix once more.
- Add half of the flour and use a dough hook attachment to blend on a low setting until the mixture is uniform. Slowly add the remaining flour, gradually increasing to a medium-low speed, and knead for around 5 minutes. If the dough is too sticky, add extra flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it becomes smooth and pliable.
- Once kneaded, coat the dough with vegetable oil on all sides, cover with a towel, and let it rise for 1 ½-2 hours until it doubles in size.
- While waiting for the dough, prepare the apple filling by peeling, coring, and slicing the apples.
- Heat a skillet on medium-low and add vegetable oil with the apple slices. Stir and let them cook until slightly softened.
- Incorporate the light brown sugar, stir, and cook for another 5 minutes until the apples are tender and caramelized.
- Mix cornstarch with water and add it to the apples, cooking until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Once the dough has risen, deflate it with a gentle punch and place it on a floured surface. Roll it into a rectangle.
- In a separate bowl, combine light brown sugar with cinnamon.
- Spread softened vegetable oil over the rolled dough using your hands, then sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Top evenly with the cooled apple filling.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 12 equal pieces with a sharp knife.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover with a towel, and let rise again for 40 minutes to an hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Brush the tops with melted vegetable oil and bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked.
- After baking, let the rolls cool on a counter for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare the frosting by mixing softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
- Beat until smooth, gradually adding milk one tablespoon at a time to reach the desired consistency.
- Generously spread the cream cheese icing over the rolls and serve.
Notes
- Slice the apples thinly and evenly for a consistent filling texture.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon to your taste preferences.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 5g
Keywords: apple cinnamon rolls, cream cheese frosting, homemade dough, apple pie filling, sweet rolls, cinnamon swirl
