It’s finally cinnamon roll season again. I know many of you enjoy cinnamon rolls throughout the year, but personally, I always associate cinnamon rolls with the cooler months. Cinnamon rolls were my favorite holiday breakfast. They always bring back the best memories from childhood. Plus, no one can deny that a really YUMMY cinnamon roll tastes amazing.
When my brothers and I were younger, the cinnamon rolls we baked were from a can, but we still loved them. And to be honest, my memories tell me that those canned Pillsbury rolls really were pretty darn good. Part of me wonders if my memory is making them better than they really are. I haven’t had them since I was probably 14! Anyway, I love a good cinnamon roll and have been making them every fall/holiday season for the last 16 years. But this is my first ever blueberry roll, and trust me, I’ll be making these on repeat this fall/winter season. The maple icing is what really does it for me. They are absolutely scrumptious.
These are the details
Step 1: make the cinnamon roll dough The dough is the simplest to make. Mix the yeast with warm milk and a slight touch of brown sugar. It’s important to let that mix sit for a few minutes to allow the yeast to “activate”. If the yeast doesn’t look bubbly on top, it’s probably old. You should try again with fresh yeast. Sometimes, it randomly happens, so just keep an eye out!
Next, add the melty butter, eggs, flour, and salt. Mix until smooth and let the dough rest until doubled in size. Then, it’s time to shape the rolls. I like to keep the dough super simple. I pretty much always use this butter and egg-heavy brioche dough. It’s light and fluffy, and everyone really enjoys it! Plus, it’s easy to make.
Step 2: the filling For the cinni-sugar mix, I love to use organic dark brown sugar and cinnamon. The brown sugar adds a nice depth and richness. And I go heavy on the cinnamon for sweet/warm cinnamon swirls throughout. It’s classic filling, there’s nothing new here, but you can’t complain about it either.
And then you have the jam. I use store-bought blueberry jam with real blueberries in the jam. Make sure to use a blueberry jam brand you know you love!
Step 3: Assemble and bake Spread the dough with the blueberry jam and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar. Roll the dough up into a log, slice, and bake. The smells coming from the oven will be magical—sweet cinnamon with hints of blueberries and vanilla. It’s perfection, and it will make your kitchen smell like fall with the coziest autumn feel.
Step 4: the icing This is what makes these cinnamon rolls even more special. The maple syrup adds a warmth and richness that works wonderfully with the blueberries and cinnamon. It’s only a fourth of a cup, but it’s just enough to help the icing melt into every nook and cranny of these rolls. It’s so good and creates the best creamy/sweet frosting for your cinnamon rolls.
Frost each warm roll and enjoy them while they’re extra gooey. It will be messy, but oh my gosh, that means your cinnamon roll is good. They’re soft, fluffy, heavy in the cinnamon swirl, and perfectly spiced with warm autumn flavors. Oh, and gooey, SO gooey. If the rolls are delicious, I’m here for all the sticky fingers!
Great for all the crisp fall weekends to come! I got Oslo to give one of these rolls a try. It wasn’t hard; he LOVES any kind of cinnamon roll. And to be expected, his response was short and sweet: ” super yummy.” And when asked if Tiegy did a good job, he said, ” Yup!”.
Very excited to share this recipe. I really do love these rolls. Hoping you all will be making them soon!
Looking for other cinnamon recipes? Here are a few ideas: Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Maple Icing Cinnamon Apple Puffed Pancake Easy Fluffy Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts with Cinnamon Maple Glaze Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes with Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting Lastly, if you make these Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Icing, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
