Gooey Apple Cinnamon Rolls with a Caramelized Glaze

Soft, pillowy rolls filled with a jammy cooked apple cinnamon filling and topped with a sweet glaze

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 25

Dough Rise Time 1 30

Total Time 2 25

Servings: 12 people

Calories: 290

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, about 1 packet

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon fine salt

3/4 cup warm milk, about 110°F

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus 3 tablespoons for the filling

1 large egg

2 medium apples, peeled and diced small

1/2 cup brown sugar, divided

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1 cup powdered sugar and 2 to 3 tablespoons milk, for the glaze

Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk, let foam.

Knead in egg, butter, salt, and flour.

Let dough rise 1 hour.

Cook diced apples with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a jammy filling.

Roll out dough, spread with butter, sugar, and apple filling, then roll into a log and slice into 12 pieces.

Let rise 30 minutes, bake at 350°F for 22 to 25 minutes, then glaze and serve warm.