Description
Soft, fluffy Apple Cinnamon Rolls filled with tender spiced apple bits and topped with a luscious sweet glaze. This comforting treat combines warm cinnamon spices and natural sweetness, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert to fill your kitchen with delightful aromas and joy.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup plant-based milk, warm
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup plant-based butter, melted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
Apple Cinnamon Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh apples, peeled and diced (preferably Gala or Honeycrisp)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon (natural flavoring)
- 1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
Sweet Glaze Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp plant-based milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
- 1/4 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Activate the yeast by mixing it into warm plant-based milk combined with apple cider vinegar and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Let it bubble up for about 5-10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, plant-based butter, unsweetened applesauce, and the yeast mixture. Knead the mixture until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Make the Apple Cinnamon Filling: While the dough is rising, heat a pan over medium heat and sauté the diced apples with 1/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon (natural flavoring), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and vanilla extract (natural). Cook until the apples soften slightly and the mixture becomes fragrant and syrupy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the filling to cool completely.
- Roll and Fill: Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle about 16 by 12 inches. Evenly spread the cooled apple cinnamon filling over the dough. Carefully roll the dough up lengthwise into a tight log. Slice into 12 even rolls and place them spaced apart in a greased baking dish.
- Bake to Perfection: Let the rolls rise again for 30 minutes in the greased baking dish. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. The kitchen will fill with warm inviting aromas.
- Add the Sweet Glaze: While the rolls cool slightly, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, plant-based milk, vanilla extract (natural), and the natural gelling agent until smooth and pourable. Drizzle generously over the warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- Choose crisp apples like Gala or Honeycrisp for the best texture and sweetness.
- Allow the dough to rise fully for a soft and fluffy texture.
- Sauté the filling to keep it moist and flavorful inside the rolls.
- Apply glaze while the rolls are warm to achieve a shiny and sticky finish.
- Use room temperature ingredients for easier mixing and better dough rise.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Apple cinnamon rolls, vegan cinnamon rolls, plant-based breakfast, spiced apple rolls, sweet glazed rolls
