Description
Soft, fluffy Apple Cinnamon Rolls featuring sweet spiced apples and cinnamon in light dough, topped with creamy plant-based icing. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these versatile rolls bring warmth and indulgence with simple, natural ingredients suitable for all skill levels.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plant-based milk, warmed
- 2 1/4 tsp yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1/4 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
- Pinch of salt
Apple Cinnamon Filling
- 3 cups fresh apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup plant-based butter
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/2 tsp natural gelling agent
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar (natural)
- 3 tbsp plant-based butter, softened
- 2 tbsp plant-based milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Warm the plant-based milk until lukewarm, then dissolve the yeast and apple cider vinegar (natural) in it. Allow it to activate for 5-7 minutes until bubbly. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and plant-based butter until crumbly. Gradually add the yeast mixture and vanilla extract (natural), mixing to form a soft dough. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Make the Apple Cinnamon Filling: While the dough rises, peel, core, and finely chop the fresh apples. In a saucepan, melt the plant-based butter and add the apples, ground cinnamon, brown sugar (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and natural gelling agent. Cook gently for 5-7 minutes until apples soften but retain shape. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Assemble the Rolls: After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Spread the apple cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Roll the dough tightly from the longer side to form a log. Cut into 2-inch wide pieces and place them in a greased baking pan. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes while preheating the oven.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked. The aroma of baked apples and cinnamon will signal that they are ready.
- Prepare the Icing and Serve: While rolls bake, whisk powdered sugar (natural), plant-based butter, and a splash of plant-based milk to create a creamy icing. Drizzle generously over the warm rolls and serve fresh for the ultimate apple cinnamon treat.
Notes
- Ensure milk is warm, not hot, for proper yeast activation.
- Roll dough evenly for consistent baking and filling distribution.
- Use crisp apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp for best filling texture.
- Do not skip the second rise to keep rolls fluffy and light.
- Serve rolls warm, ideally within the first day for best taste.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Apple Cinnamon Rolls, Plant-based, Vegan, Breakfast, Dessert, Soft Rolls, Spiced Apples
