Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Warm, gooey, and full of spiced apple goodness, these gluten-free apple cinnamon rolls are the perfect treat for a cozy morning or sweet afternoon snack. With a soft dough and tender cinnamon-apple filling, they deliver all the comfort of traditional rolls without the gluten—no compromise on taste or texture!

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 2 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)

  • 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¾ cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

For the Apple Cinnamon Filling:

  • 2 medium apples, peeled and finely diced

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

For the Glaze:

  • ½ cup powdered sugar

  • 1–2 tbsp milk

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

  • Instructions

    1. Prepare the Dough:

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.

    • Add in warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vinegar. Mix until a sticky dough forms.

    • Knead for 2–3 minutes (use lightly floured hands or a stand mixer with dough hook).

    • Cover bowl and let dough rest for 30–45 minutes in a warm place.

    2. Make the Apple Filling:

    • In a skillet, melt butter and add diced apples.

    • Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until soft.

    • Add cornstarch if the filling seems too liquidy. Let cool.

    3. Assemble the Rolls:

    • Roll the dough out on parchment paper into a 10×14-inch rectangle (lightly flour surface if needed).

    • Spread the cooled apple filling evenly.

    • Carefully roll up the dough (use the parchment to help lift).

    • Slice into 8–10 rolls and place in a greased 9-inch baking dish.

    4. Final Rise & Bake:

    • Cover and let rise again for 20–30 minutes.

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

    • Bake rolls for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.

    5. Add Glaze:

    • Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.

    • Drizzle over warm rolls and serve!

    • Tips

      • Make the dough a day ahead and chill it for easier rolling.

      • Use a sweet apple variety like Fuji or Honeycrisp for best flavor.

      • For extra indulgence, add chopped pecans or a cream cheese glaze.

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