Here’s a cozy and delicious Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Rolls recipe — soft, fluffy, and filled with warm cinnamon apple goodness. Perfect for breakfast or a comforting dessert.
🍎 Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Rolls
✅ Ingredients
For the Dough:
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2 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
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2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
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¼ cup sugar
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½ tsp salt
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¾ cup warm milk (not hot)
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Apple Filling:
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2 apples, peeled, cored, diced
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2 tbsp butter
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⅓ cup brown sugar
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1 ½ tsp cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
For the Cinnamon Sugar:
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¼ cup softened butter
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⅓ cup brown sugar
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1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Optional Glaze:
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tbsp milk
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Dash of vanilla
🍴 Instructions
1. Prepare Apple Filling:
In a pan over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Cook 5–7 minutes until apples are soft but not mushy. Let cool.
2. Make the Dough:
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix until a soft dough forms — it will be sticky but pliable. Let rest for 10 minutes.
3. Roll Out Dough:
Place dough on parchment paper dusted with gluten-free flour. Roll into a 10×14 inch rectangle. Spread with ¼ cup softened butter, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar, and evenly scatter the cooked apples.
4. Roll & Cut:
Carefully roll the dough from the long side into a log using the parchment paper to help. Slice into 8–10 rolls using dental floss or a sharp knife.
5. Let Rise:
Place rolls in a greased 9-inch round or square pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30–45 minutes (they may not double but will puff a bit).
6. Bake:
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake rolls for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Optional Glaze:
Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over slightly cooled rolls.
🌟 Tips
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For softer rolls: Add 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or sour cream to the dough.
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Apple varieties like Fuji or Granny Smith work great.
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Want it egg-free? Substitute with a flax egg or use 3 tbsp applesauce.
