Warm Apple Cinnamon Buns – Perfect Autumn Treat
Soft, gooey Apple Cinnamon Rolls made with tender dough, sweet cinnamon apple filling, and a creamy vanilla glaze—perfect for fall mornings or holiday brunch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Rise time: 1.5 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2.5 hours
- Yield: 9–12 rolls 1x
Ingredients
Dough:
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¾ cup warm milk
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2¼ tsp active dry yeast
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup melted unsalted butter
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1 egg
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2½ – 3 cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp salt
Apple Filling:
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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2 cups finely diced apples (Granny Smith recommended)
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½ cup brown sugar
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1½ tsp ground cinnamon
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⅛ tsp nutmeg (optional)
Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2–3 tbsp milk or cream
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Bloom yeast in warm milk with 1 tbsp sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes.
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Mix flour, remaining sugar, salt, egg, butter, and yeast mixture to form dough. Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth. Let rise 1 hour.
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Meanwhile, cook apple filling in butter with brown sugar and cinnamon. Cool.
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Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread with butter, top with apple filling. Roll and slice into 9–12 pieces.
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Place in pan, cover, and rise 30–40 minutes.
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Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes until golden.
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Drizzle with glaze and serve warm.
Notes
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Make ahead and refrigerate overnight for easy morning baking.
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Add nuts, caramel, or cream cheese frosting for variations.
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Store leftovers in fridge for up to 4 days.