Description
Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Maple Icing are the ultimate comfort treat, perfect for cozy mornings or special gatherings. These soft, gooey rolls are filled with a delightful mix of sweet apples and warm cinnamon, all topped with a rich brown butter maple icing that drizzles down like liquid gold. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or saved for later, these rolls are sure to please everyone around your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups diced tart apples (like Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for browning)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until frothy (about 5 minutes). Gradually add melted butter, salt, and flour until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface until smooth.
- Let It Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Roll It Out: Punch down the dough and roll it into a rectangle (1/2 inch thick) on a floured surface.
- Fill: Spread softened butter over the dough. Sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar evenly, then add diced apples (and nuts if using).
- Roll Up: Starting from one long edge, tightly roll into log shape and cut into equal pieces (about 1 inch thick). Place cut-side up in a greased baking dish.
- Bake & Ice: Cover and let rise again for another 30 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F. Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown. Meanwhile, prepare the icing by browning butter and whisking in powdered sugar and maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (95g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg