Description
These Peach Pie Cinnamon Rolls combine soft, fluffy homemade dough with sweet peach preserves and warm cinnamon, all topped with a simple cinnamon-sugar glaze. Perfect for weekend brunch, special occasions, or whenever you’re craving something extra special for breakfast. The peachy filling adds incredible flavor while keeping the rolls moist and tender. Easy to make ahead and absolutely delicious served warm!
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (0.25 oz / 7 g) package yeast (or 2 1/4 tsp)
- 1 large egg
- 4 cups bread flour (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
Filling
- 1 cup peach preserves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Warm the milk to about 110–115°F (it should feel like a warm bath—not hot!). Stir in the butter. Pour into a large bowl, add sugar and yeast. Give it a good stir, then set aside for about 5 minutes until the yeast begins to bubble and foam.
Add the egg to the yeast mixture and mix well until combined. Stir in the salt and 2 cups of flour, mixing until everything comes together. Then add the remaining flour ½ cup at a time, stirring after each addition, until the dough comes together and starts pulling away from the sides of the bowl.
Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface and knead for 3–5 minutes. Add more flour if needed you want the dough to be soft, smooth, and elastic, but not sticky. If it’s sticking to your hands, add a tablespoon of flour at a time. You’ll know it’s ready when you can poke it and it bounces back!
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 45–60 minutes, until it’s doubled in size.
Once your dough has risen beautifully, punch it down to release those air bubbles (so satisfying!). Roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 12 × 15 inches.
In a small bowl, stir together the peach preserves and ground cinnamon until well combined. Spread this peachy goodness evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving about a ½-inch border around the edges. Make sure you spread it all the way to the corners for maximum flavor in every bite!
Carefully roll the dough up from the long side, keeping it as tight as you can without squeezing out the filling. Pinch the seam to seal. Using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss, cut into 1-inch rolls. You should get about 12 gorgeous swirls.
Grease two 9-inch pie plates with butter or cooking spray. Place the rolls cut-side up in the prepared dishes, spacing them slightly apart. Cover loosely with a towel and let them rise again for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the rolls for 22–25 minutes until they’re golden brown on top and cooked through in the center. You’ll know they’re done when they spring back lightly when touched. Place the pie plates on cooling racks as soon as they come out.
While the rolls are baking, prepare your glaze. Mix together the milk, powdered sugar, and ground cinnamon until smooth and pourable. If it’s too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar. If it’s too thick, add a tiny splash more milk. You want it to be like a thick drizzle.
Once the rolls come out of the oven and have cooled for just a few minutes, spoon or drizzle that gorgeous glaze all over them.
Notes
- Speed up rise time: Place your covered bowl in a warm oven (turn it on to 200°F for just 1 minute, then turn OFF). The gentle warmth helps the dough rise faster.
- No thermometer? Test your milk temperature by sticking your (clean!) finger in it. It should feel warm but comfortable—like a baby’s bath.
- Prevent soggy bottoms: Make sure your preserves aren’t too runny. If they are, cook them down in a small saucepan for a few minutes to thicken them up before using.
- Even-sized rolls: Use a ruler or measuring tape to mark where you’ll cut before you slice. It helps you get uniform rolls that bake evenly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus rising time)
- Cook Time: 22-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American