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Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls
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Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls are a heartwarming treat that brings the cozy flavors of fall right into your kitchen. With their tender dough enveloping a gooey filling of sweet apples and crunchy pecans, these rolls are a delightful indulgence perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The aromatic blend of cinnamon and apples creates an irresistible allure that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Plus, they are easy to prepare ahead of time, making them an ideal choice for gatherings or lazy weekend mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 250g whole milk (lukewarm)
  • 50g granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dried yeast
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 565g all-purpose flour
  • 850g medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
  • 125g pecan halves
  • 280g brown sugar
  • 190g unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 30g unsalted butter (for apple filling)
  • 80g granulated sugar (for apple filling)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for apple filling)
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt (for apple filling)
  • 1 Tbsp corn starch (for apple filling)
  • 115g unsalted butter (for frosting)
  • 225g cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 250g powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1–2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream (for frosting)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: Combine lukewarm milk and sugar in a bowl; sprinkle yeast on top and let sit until foamy. Add eggs and salt, then gradually mix in flour and softened butter until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Let it rise in a greased bowl covered with a towel until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
  2. Make the apple filling: In a pan over medium heat, melt butter, add diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, salt, and corn starch; cook until apples are tender (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat to cool.
  3. Roll out the dough: Punch down risen dough and roll it into a large rectangle on a floured surface. Spread softened butter over the dough.
  4. Assemble rolls: Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over the dough, then layer cooked apple filling and pecans evenly. Roll tightly from one end to create a log shape.
  5. Slice & bake: Cut roll into equal pieces (about 12), place on a lined baking sheet, cover with towel to rise again for about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Make frosting: Beat together softened butter and cream cheese in an electric mixer until smooth; gradually add sifted powdered sugar while mixing.
  7. Frost & serve: Drizzle cream cheese frosting over slightly cooled rolls before serving.

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