Description
This delightful Apple Rollup Recipe features a tender, flaky pastry rolled around a cinnamon-spiced apple filling, topped with a rich brown sugar sauce. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, these rolls are a comforting treat ideal for dessert or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Pastry Dough
- 2 cups flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup butter
- ⅔ cup milk
Filling
- ½ stick melted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 6 apples (peeled and chopped)
Sauce
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the Pastry Dough: Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a food processor and pulse to mix evenly.
- Incorporate Butter: Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles small peas, ensuring even distribution of fat.
- Form the Dough: Add the milk and pulse until the dough forms a cohesive ball, ready to roll out.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick, preparing it for filling.
- Prepare Apples: Peel and chop the apples into small pieces suitable for the filling.
- Make Filling: Melt the butter with cinnamon and brown sugar in the microwave. Spread this evenly over the rolled dough, then sprinkle the chopped apples on top.
- Roll and Slice: Roll the dough tightly into a log shape. Slice into rounds approximately 1 ½ inches thick and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C) for baking the apple rollups.
- Prepare the Sauce: Combine the brown sugar, water, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a saucepan. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Bake with Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the apple slices in the baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the rolls are cooked through and golden brown.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is well-chilled before rolling for easier handling.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweet and tart flavor.
- Serving warm enhances the flavor and texture of the rolls.
- Leftovers can be reheated gently in the microwave or oven.
- Optional: Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
