This recipe brings a delightful twist to classic cinnamon rolls by incorporating finely diced Gala apples into the filling for an added touch of fruity sweetness. The dough is made from a blend of warm milk, active dry yeast, eggs, flour, sugar, and butter, creating a soft and fluffy base. Once risen, the dough is rolled out and spread with a mixture of butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then topped with the spiced apple mixture. The rolls are cut and baked until golden brown. They are then topped with a unique cream cheese brown butter icing, where the nutty flavor of browned butter melds beautifully with the tanginess of the cream cheese, making these cinnamon rolls a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- Dough: 1 cup milk, 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast, 2 large eggs, 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, ¼ cup white granulated sugar, 10 tbsp unsalted butter.
- Filling: ½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 Gala apples, 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp ground ginger, ¼ tsp ground nutmeg.
- Icing: 4 oz cream cheese, 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tbsp milk.
Instructions:
- Dough: Warm milk, dissolve yeast. Mix in eggs. Blend flour, sugar, salt, butter; add milk mixture, knead. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Filling: Beat butter, brown sugar, cinnamon. Mix diced apples with spices.
- Roll dough, spread filling, top with apples, roll, cut into 12 pieces, let rise for 25 minutes, bake at 375°F for 22-28 minutes.
- Icing: Brown butter, cool. Beat with cream cheese, add powdered sugar, vanilla, milk. Pour on hot rolls.
Embrace the warmth and comfort of these Apple Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors. Perfect for sharing with loved ones on a cozy morning or as a special treat, these rolls are sure to bring smiles and satisfaction. The process of making them is as enjoyable as eating them, offering a wonderful opportunity to create and share something truly special. Indulge in these rolls and enjoy the blissful moments of togetherness and indulgence.
