Ingredients
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1 × sheet of yeast dough from the refrigerated section
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200 g Marzipan Simply Pure
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2 tsp cinnamon
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3–4 tbsp hot water
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1 apple
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Butter
Toppings
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Powdered sugar
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Water or lemon juice
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Currently unavailable50 g flaked almonds
Method
Tear the marzipan into a bowl
Add the cinnamon and hot water
Using a hand mixer on low speed, mix into a cream/paste
Roll out the prepared yeast dough and spread the marzipan-cinnamon cream over it
Cut lengthwise into 4 equal-width strips
Quarter the apple and cut it into thin slices, or even better, slice it finely with a mandoline
Distribute the apple slices evenly over each strip
Then roll them up and place them in a baking dish
Place 2–3 small flakes of butter on each roll
Bake in the oven at 160°C for approximately 30–40 minutes
After baking, let cool and spread the icing over the Schecken
If you like it crunchy, you can sprinkle crushed Mampfmandeln on top
Tipp:
Apple and Marzipan Cinnamon Rolls Introduction
These apple and marzipan cinnamon rolls are not only incredibly delicious, but also versatile. Whether enjoyed plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or finished with a delicate cream cheese frosting, they taste just as good fresh from the oven as they do the next day. Thanks to the apples, the rolls stay soft and moist for a long time.
In this recipe, we show you step by step how to easily bake the best cinnamon rolls with marzipan and apples yourself. The pastry is ideal for preparing ahead and is a real eye-catcher on any coffee table. Perfect for anyone who loves classic cinnamon rolls and wants to rediscover them with a fruity, nutty twist.
The recipe is also suitable for beginners.
The Best Apple Varieties for Baking
What matters?
For baking, apples that retain their flavor and do not completely fall apart are best. They should have a good balance of sweetness and acidity – this keeps the pastry from becoming boringly sweet and gives it a lovely fruity flavor.
If you also always wonder which apples are best for baking, here is our recommendation:
The Best Apple Varieties
Elstar
Very popular for baking. Juicy, slightly tart, and aromatic – perfect for cinnamon rolls, cakes, and strudel.
Boskoop
Strongly tart and intense in flavor. Ideal if you want a pronounced apple flavor, especially good in combination with sweet marzipan.
Braeburn
Stays nicely firm when baked, pleasantly sweet and tart, and ideal for apple-cinnamon pastries.
Jonagold
Mild, juicy, and slightly sweet. Perfect if you prefer something less tart.
Cox Orange
Very aromatic, slightly spicy, and excellent for delicate baking recipes.
Less Suitable Varieties
Very mealy varieties such as Golden Delicious break down quickly and become more like a purée – therefore they are less ideal for cinnamon rolls with apple pieces.
Tips and Tricks
Tip for Marzipan Cinnamon Rolls
Combine a tart variety, such as Boskoop, with a milder one, such as Jonagold. This gives you greater depth of flavor and the perfect balance with the sweet marzipan filling.
