Description
A delightful recipe for warm and sweet apple cinnamon rolls, featuring a homemade spiced apple filling and a simple glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refrigerated cinnamon rolls (with icing included)
- 3 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling: Peel, core, and dice 3 medium apples. In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add diced apples and sauté until slightly softened, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg. Cook for another minute, then add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Assemble the rolls: Carefully open the can of refrigerated cinnamon rolls. Gently unroll and separate the individual rolls. Place them on a parchment-lined or greased baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
- Layer the filling: Spoon a generous amount of the cooled apple filling onto the center of each unbaked cinnamon roll. Gently fold the sides of the dough inwards to enclose the filling as much as possible, pressing lightly to seal.
- Bake the rolls: Preheat your oven according to the cinnamon roll packaging instructions (typically 350-375°F or 175-190°C). Bake for the recommended time (usually 12-18 minutes) until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the icing: While the rolls bake, whisk together ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and drizzly. Adjust consistency with more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
- Ice and serve: Once the rolls are out of the oven and have cooled slightly, drizzle the prepared icing generously over the warm rolls. Let the icing set for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a variety of apples for more flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Apple Cinnamon Rolls Warm