Description
Indulge in the seasonal warmth of these Spiced Pear Cinnamon Rolls. Featuring a pillowy, enriched dough, a spiced brown sugar filling with diced fresh pears, and a decadent maple glaze, these rolls offer a sophisticated twist on a classic comfort treat. Perfect for slow weekend mornings, they bring the aromatic essence of cardamom, ginger, and cloves into your kitchen, creating a meditative baking experience that ends in a soft, tender, and perfectly balanced breakfast delight.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups warm water (110–115 degrees F)
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup finely diced fresh pears
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
Add sugar, salt, softened butter, and 4 cups of flour to the yeast mixture.
Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer until smooth and elastic, adding remaining flour as needed.
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves.
Roll the dough out on a floured surface into a 12×18 inch rectangle.
Sprinkle the spiced sugar mixture and diced pears evenly over the dough.
Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 even slices.
Place slices in a greased baking pan, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Whisk maple syrup and powdered sugar together to make a glaze and drizzle over the warm rolls.
Notes
Use ripe but firm pears like Bartlett or Bosc for the best texture. These rolls can be prepared through step 8 the night before and kept in the refrigerator, allowing them to come to room temperature before baking the next morning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg