Fresh Apricots make a delicious filling in these Apricot Sweet Rolls
I’m down to my final few apricots left from the Peach Man. I bought a huge box of ripe apricots from our local fruit stand that needed to be used right away. I made homemade apricot jam and I have made these apricot sweet rolls three times! The kids are in sweet roll heaven!
For the first batch, I made an apricot filling with sugar, cornstarch and fresh cut apricots. When I went to roll up the dough I had nothing but a giant mess.
The filling oozed out the sides and all over the counter. Then I cut the rolls….more mess. The end result was a delicious sweet roll, but I lost half the filling in the process.
I started batch two the next morning. This time I took the fresh apricots and cut them up into teeny tiny pieces. That was it.
Once the dough was rolled out, I brushed it with butter, sprinkled it with sugar and then sprinkled on the fresh cut apricots. Rolling the dough was just like rolling up cinnamon rolls; perfectly easy and absolutely beautiful.
The kids thought the rolls were delicious!
The third batch was simply because I still had a handful of apricots left and this time I just couldn’t resist!
I used my cinnamon roll recipe for the dough and then just added a very light sweet drizzle of icing at the end. It’s a good thing I’m out of apricots….I might be tempted to make another batch!
Perfect for breakfast or for a mid-morning snack.
- 1 cup milk warmed
- 2¼ teaspoons yeast or one package
- 3 Tablespoons sugar
- 3 whole eggs
- ½ cup butter melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 - 5½ cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh apricots
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 Tablespoons milk
-
In a large mixing bowl add milk, yeast and sugar. Let sit 5-10 minutes until yeast is bubbly.
-
Add eggs, butter, salt and 2 cups of flour. Mix
-
With mixer running, continue adding flour 1 cup at a time. You might not need all the flour.
-
Knead for 5 minutes in a stand mixer or 10 minutes by hand.
-
Place in a well greased bowl and cover.
-
Let stand until doubled, 60-90 minutes.
-
Punch down and place on a flat surface.
-
Roll out into a 12 x 18" rectangle.
-
Brush with melted butter (reserve some of the butter for the top of rolls)
-
Sprinkle sugar over butter and then sprinkle cut apricots.
-
Roll dough and seal seam.
-
Cut into 1" slices and place in a buttered baking dish.
-
Let rise approx 30 minutes
-
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.
-
Let cool in dish.
-
Mix glaze ingredients together and pour over baked and cooled cinnamon rolls.
Other Recipes to try:
42 Comments
Christie
August 11, 2016 at 3:23 amI love sweet rolls, but I never thought to use apricot. Looks so good!
Kathy
August 11, 2016 at 6:11 amThey are pretty addicting!
Megan - The Emotional Baker
August 4, 2016 at 2:41 amThese sweet rolls look so delicious! I especially love that drizzle shot 😉 I’ve never baked with apricots, but the next opportunity I have to work with them, these rolls will be at the top of my list!
Kathy
August 4, 2016 at 4:57 amThis was my first time baking with them too. Usually I eat them fresh or make them into a jam.
Laura ~ Raise Your Garden
July 29, 2016 at 1:49 pmWow, way to put this in season right now fruit to use! My kiddos LOVE apricots. Obsessed. I’ll make these when I get back from New York City next week. I’ll let you know how it goes!!! Have a great week Kathy.
Kathy
July 30, 2016 at 6:56 amNew York City! How fun! Safe travels and happy baking when you return! 🙂
karrie @ Tasty Ever After
July 28, 2016 at 8:09 pmYour kids must think you’re the best Mom ever! lol! Sweet rolls are my weakness and I could eat that whole batch of apricot ones all by myself. I’ve got to go find some apricots at the store so I can make these over the weekend.
Kathy
July 29, 2016 at 6:35 amWithout the kids, I could easily eat the whole batch by myself!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass
July 28, 2016 at 7:27 pmHey Kathy – my mouth is absolutely watering over these sweet rolls! What a great use for fresh apricots. Will definitely have to try these rolls. I can see why you made three batches. One is definitely not enough!
Kathy
July 29, 2016 at 6:58 amThese are a bit addicting! Just beware 🙂
Adina
July 28, 2016 at 1:40 pmI love this kind of rolls, anything sweet made with yeast actually, I so have to make them.
Kathy
July 29, 2016 at 7:00 amI hope you do…let me know how they turn out!
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen
July 28, 2016 at 10:17 amWho doesn’t love sweet rolls? And they look so divine. I have recently brought a batch of fresh apricots, and now I know what I am gonna do with that! Wonderful share, Kathy.
Kathy
July 29, 2016 at 7:01 amSince fresh apricots aren’t available all year long, it’s best to make these rolls while you’ve got some!
Rahul @samosastreet.com
July 28, 2016 at 9:07 amKathy these look so yummy. Totally and absolutely in love with the apricot sweet rolls
Kathy
July 29, 2016 at 7:07 amTrust me….they are really yummy!
Ashley
July 28, 2016 at 8:55 amSweet rolls are one of my absolute favorite treats to make! I’ve never done them with apricot – I love it!
Kathy
July 29, 2016 at 7:08 amYou need to give them a try!
Kushi
July 28, 2016 at 6:39 amThis looks gorgeous and delicious. Can’t wait to try this out. Bookmarked!
Kathy
July 29, 2016 at 7:09 amThanks! I hope you give them a try!
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices
July 28, 2016 at 6:15 amI’ve been wanting to make sweet roll from some time now! Your apricot ones look perfect and delicious! Thanks for inspiring me to make them!
Kathy
July 29, 2016 at 7:10 amI hope you enjoy them.
David @ Spiced
July 28, 2016 at 4:41 amYou had me at sweet rolls, Kathy! I seriously love a good cinnamon roll, and you’ve adapted this one to use fresh summer fruit…so I think I’m in love now! 🙂 If I send you some apricots, will you send me back part of the 4th batch?
Kathy
July 29, 2016 at 7:15 amThere’s no guarantee if I make another batch that they would last….things disappear rather quickly around here!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
July 28, 2016 at 4:07 amOMGee Kathy! You’re killing me with these! Apricot are a favorite at our house, so these will need to be on the menu soon!
Kathy
July 29, 2016 at 7:17 amIf you love apricots, you will love these sweet rolls!
[email protected]
July 28, 2016 at 12:05 amKathy this fresh apricot filling sounds divine!!
Kathy
July 29, 2016 at 7:24 amThanks, Ami!
[email protected]
July 27, 2016 at 6:04 pmI love sweet rolls, the addition of apricot sounds wonderful!
Kathy
July 29, 2016 at 7:25 amThis sweet roll recipe is quite versatile.
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
July 27, 2016 at 2:06 pmOh good lord, sweet rolls are my weakness and these look beyond delicious, Kathy! Fresh apricots in sweet rolls?! OMG. NEEEEED!! I’m drooling over here! Pinned! Cheers!
Kathy
July 29, 2016 at 7:33 amNow you know why I’ve made three batches! They are really good! 🙂
Kate @ Framed Cooks
July 27, 2016 at 12:59 pmThese feel like the perfect summer version of sweet rolls – they even look summery! 🙂
Kathy
July 29, 2016 at 8:39 amI agree….perfect summer sweet roll.
mira
July 27, 2016 at 11:39 amI haven’t made sweet rolls in a long time! These look fantastic! Pinned!
Kathy
July 29, 2016 at 8:50 amThanks! They were fantastic 🙂
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings
July 27, 2016 at 7:44 amYum, I just saw fresh apricots in my store and wondered what I could do with them. Looks delicious!
Kathy
July 27, 2016 at 8:54 amIt’s the season for apricots! And these sweet rolls are just the thing to make with some!
[email protected]
July 27, 2016 at 7:02 amI’d be very happy to take that next batch off your hands! 😉 Oh my….these are fabulous!
Kathy
July 27, 2016 at 8:53 amI have to admit, I’ve had absolutely no willpower with these around!
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food
July 27, 2016 at 6:51 amYou certainly made good use of those apricots, Kathy! I love a good roll like this! Your kids must have been so happy to have all those goodies around the home 🙂 Pinning!
Kathy
July 27, 2016 at 8:53 amThe kids were quite happy!