Description
Delicious Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls that evoke the comfort of home with rich apple flavor and warm spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup apple butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup apple, diced
- Optional: icing or glaze for topping
Instructions
- Warm the milk and stir in the yeast until it dissolves, then let it sit until frothy.
- Mix the flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Add the melted butter, apple butter, egg, and yeast mixture to the dry mix and stir until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a towel, and let it rise until doubled.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread a layer of apple butter over the rolled dough.
- Scatter the diced apples evenly over the apple butter.
- Roll the dough up tightly from one long side to form a log.
- Slice the log into rolls using a sharp knife or clean floss.
- Place the rolls on a greased baking sheet with space between each one.
- Let the rolls rise on the sheet for about 30 minutes.
- Bake the rolls until they turn golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Let the rolls cool slightly and drizzle icing or glaze if you wish.
Notes
For healthier options, consider using whole wheat flour for added fiber and reducing the amount of sugar by substituting it with maple syrup or honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, apple butter, comfort food, brunch, dessert