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Vegan Apple Cinnamon Rolls

These vegan apple cinnamon rolls are the perfect Fall pastry treat! The soft and fluffy rolls are filled with cinnamon brown sugar, caramelized apples and pecans. Drizzled on top is a maple glaze icing.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Resting Time2 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6

Ingredients

for the Dough

  • 125 ml warm soy milk or almond milk
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp cane sugar
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg replacer I use Bob's Red Mill, see Ingredient Notes for alternative
  • 240 grams all-purpose flour or 180g bread flour + 60g cake flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt

for the Sautéed Apples

  • 1/2 tbsp vegan butter or vegan margarine
  • 2 apples peeled and diced
  • 1/3 cup pecans roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

for the Filling

  • 1/2 tbsp vegan butter, melted or vegan margarine
  • 45 grams cane sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

for the Maple Icing

  • 45 grams powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 tsp soy milk (or any non-dairy milk)

Instructions

  • Mix warm soy milk, dry yeast, and cane sugar in a large bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then add melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, egg replacer, flour, and salt. Mix to form a shaggy dough.
  • Turn the dough out onto flat surface, and knead for 10 minutes.
  • Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover with a towel or cling wrap. Let it rise in a warm place for 60 to 90 minutes, until the dough double in size.
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  • While the dough is proofing, make the sautéed apples. Heat vegan butter in a pan, and cook the apples on medium-low for 3 minutes. Add maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped pecans and cook for 2 more minutes, until slightly caramelized.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle, about 25cm x 35cm (10in x 13in). Spread melted vegan butter evenly, and sprinkle cinnamon and cane sugar. Spread the sautéed apples on top.
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  • Starting from one of the short ends, roll up the dough into a tight log. Cut the log into 6 evenly sized pieces. Use a serrated knife to make even clean cuts.
    Place the rolls in a baking dish lined with parchment paper, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
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  • In a preheated oven at 180C / 350 F, bake the rolls for 25~30 minutes, until deep golden on top.
    Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the dish.
  • For the icing, mix powdered sugar, maple syrup and soy milk. Drizzle over the rolls while they are still warm. Serve while warm. Enjoy!
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