Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (240g/ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C); 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar, divided; 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons (14g) Platinum Yeast from Red Star (2 standard packets)*; 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature and cut into 4 pieces; 4 and 1/2 cups (563g) all-purpose flour or bread flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons oil or butter for the bowl (or use nonstick spray); 2 cups (250g) peeled chopped apples (about 2 medium apples); 6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar; 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon; 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 Tablespoons milk; 2 Tablespoons warmed salted caramel

Instructions

Prep:4hCook:25min

Soft homemade apple cinnamon rolls filled with buttery brown sugar, cinnamon, and tender apples, then topped with sweet salted caramel icing. Prepare them the night before for an extra-special fall or holiday breakfast. You can also freeze the cinnamon rolls; see instructions below.

Updated at: Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:08:32 GMT