Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls
Deliciously sweet and spiced cinnamon rolls filled with apple butter and fresh apples, perfect for a cozy morning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apples, finely chopped
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (or oats for a healthier option)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 beaten egg (or flax egg for vegan)
- 1/4 cup melted butter (or dairy-free butter)
- 1 cup warm milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup apple butter for spreading
- Icing (optional, made with powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm milk and active dry yeast in a bowl. Let sit until foamy.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl, including flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, adding the yeast mixture and mixing into a dough.
- Knead the dough by hand until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise, covered, in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Prepare the filling by mixing chopped apples with cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
- Spread the apple butter and apple mixture over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly and slice into 12 rolls.
- Let rolls rise again for 30-45 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Frost with icing or serve with additional apple butter.
Notes
These rolls are perfect for brunch or cozy family gatherings. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or spiced chai!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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