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Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Glaze Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Glaze combine soft, fluffy dough with sweet, tender apples and warm cinnamon spice, all topped with a rich maple-flavored glaze. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or dessert, these rolls feature a homemade yeasted dough filled with cooked granny smith apples and cinnamon sugar, baked to golden perfection and drizzled with a luscious maple glaze.

Ingredients

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For the Apple Cinnamon Rolls:

  • 2 to 2 1/2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped fresh Granny Smith apples
  • 4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 (4 1/2 tsp.) packets Fleischmann's® RapidRise Yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour (for filling)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft (for filling)

For the Maple Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Cook the Apples: Place the peeled, cored, and chopped apples in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes to partially cook them. Drain any liquid released and set the apples aside to cool to room temperature while preparing the dough.
  2. Prepare the Dough Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, the dry yeast, and salt. Stir to blend all dry ingredients evenly.
  3. Warm Liquids and Combine: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat water and butter in 15-second increments until warm (120° to 130°F), making sure the butter doesn’t fully melt. Add the warm mixture and the egg to the dry ingredients.
  4. Beat Dough: Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally. Add 1 cup flour, then beat on high speed for 2 more minutes, scraping again. Stir in enough remaining flour so the dough forms a soft ball.
  5. Knead Dough: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 6 to 8 minutes until smooth, elastic, and it springs back when lightly pressed. Cover with a towel and rest for 10 minutes.
  6. Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon flour, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Set aside.
  7. Roll Out Dough: Roll the rested dough into a 15 by 10-inch rectangle on a floured surface using a rolling pin.
  8. Spread Butter and Apples: Spread 3 tablespoons of very soft butter evenly over the dough, leaving a half-inch border on the long sides. Evenly distribute the cooled apples on top, then sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar flour mixture.
  9. Form Rolls: Starting at the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seams to seal. Using unflavored dental floss or a sharp knife, cut into 12 equal slices. Place the rolls cut-side down into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  10. Let Rolls Rise: Cover with a towel and let the rolls rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  11. Bake Rolls: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Baking for 20 minutes yields softer rolls; longer baking results in more well-done rolls.
  12. Cool: Remove rolls from oven and cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before glazing.
  13. Make Maple Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, milk, and maple syrup in a medium bowl until smooth and pourable.
  14. Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the warm rolls with the maple glaze and serve.

Notes

  • If you cut rolls thinner, you may get more than 12. Bake any extra rolls in an additional pan alongside the main one.
  • Bake time varies by preference: 20 minutes for soft and doughy rolls, up to 30 minutes for a firmer texture.
  • You can skip microwaving the apples if you prefer firmer apple pieces in your rolls, though precooking helps soften them.
  • Using Granny Smith apples is recommended due to their tartness and firmness; other apples may produce softer rolls if not precooked.
  • Using unflavored dental floss to cut the rolls helps avoid squishing the dough and ensures clean edges.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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