Heirloom Apple Rolls

3.64 from 11 votes

Heirloom apple rolls are one of my favorite recipes and it's been passed down through our family for over 200 years!

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: 500+ Best Dessert Recipes

Keyword: apples, breakfast, dessert, family favorite, heirloom, recipe, rolls, sweet rolls

Servings:

Author: Sweet Basil

In a large bowl add the flour, baking powder and salt.
2 Cups Flour, 4 teaspoons Baking Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Whisk to combine thoroughly.
Add the shortening or butter in chunks and cut in with a pastry cutter or fork until you reach a sand like texture (small pieces of shortening).
1/4 Cup Butter
Add the milk, and stir to combine into a soft dough.
3/4 Cup Milk
On a floured board, roll the dough in an oblong sheet 1/4 inch thick, and brush with melted butter.
2 Tablespoons Butter
Cover dough with 3 cups grated apples, and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, roll like a jelly roll, cut in slices 1 1/2 inch thick and place in a pan of sugar water.
1/4 Cup Brown Sugar, 3 Cups Apples, 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
Bake at 400 degrees F about 40 min

In a medium saucepan over medium heat add the water and sugar.
1 Cup Sugar, 2 Cups Water
Heat through and stir until dissolved.
Pour into a 9x13" baking dish.
Serve with warm milk or cream in the dish with the rolls.

You may use lard, shortening or butter for this recipe. We use butter.

Apple rolls can be reheated in the microwave.