Description
Pumpkin-spiced dough, gooey cinnamon filling, and tender apple chunks all swirled into the softest fall-inspired rolls. Baked to golden perfection in a cast iron skillet and finished with a warm glaze, these cinnamon rolls are the ultimate cozy bake for crisp mornings and holiday brunches.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Dough:
¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
2¼ tsp active dry yeast
¼ cup sugar
½ cup pumpkin purée
¼ cup melted butter
1 egg
3½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp salt
Filling:
2 medium apples, peeled and finely diced
½ cup brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
¼ cup softened butter
Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Mix in pumpkin, butter, egg, and spices. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms. Knead 8–10 minutes. Cover and let rise 1 hour.
Roll dough into a 10×16” rectangle. Spread butter, sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon, and top with diced apples.
Roll tightly, slice into 12 rolls, and place in a greased cast iron pan or baking dish. Cover and rise 30 minutes.
Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls.
Nutrition
- Calories: 290/ roll
- Sugar: 17g/ roll
- Fat: 10g/ roll
- Carbohydrates: 43g/ roll
- Protein: 5g/ roll