Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, fluffy and warmly spiced, these Apple Cinnamon Rolls combine a rich, buttery dough with a sweet apple filling and cinnamon sugar swirl. Finished with a smooth glaze, they’re a comforting bake that feels both indulgent and familiar—perfect for slow mornings or sharing with others.

Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Serves 9 - 12

Total Time Prep: 30 mins Cook: 25 - 30 mins

Ingredients

For the dough
Warm milk	250ml
Active dry yeast	2 ¼ tsp
Granulated sugar	50g
Large egg + egg yolk	1 + 1
Unsalted butter, melted	60g
Salt	1/2 tsp
All-purpose flour	350–400g
For the cinnamon sugar
Brown sugar	80g
Ground cinnamon	1 ½ tbsp
For the apple filling
Rockit apples, peeled and finely chopped	2
Unsalted butter	30g
Brown sugar	50g
Ground cinnamon	1 tsp
Ground nutmeg (optional)	1/2 tsp
Cornstarch	1 tsp
For the glaze
Icing sugar	120g
Milk	2–3 tbsp
Vanilla extract	1/2 tsp

Cooking Method

Step 01	In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast and sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. Add the egg, egg yolk, melted butter and salt, then mix well.
Step 02	Gradually add flour and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Transfer to a lightly greased bowl, cover and let it rise for 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
Step 03	Meanwhile, prepare the apple filling. In a pan over medium heat, melt butter and add chopped apples. Cook for 5–7 minutes until slightly softened. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cornstarch. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until thickened. Set aside to cool.
Step 04	In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
Step 05	Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle. Spread the cinnamon sugar evenly over the dough, followed by the cooled apple filling.
Step 06	Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 9–12 pieces. Arrange them in a greased baking dish, cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
Step 07	Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
Step 08	While still warm, prepare the glaze by mixing icing sugar, milk and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the rolls before serving.