Description

Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls are a fruity twist on the classic favorite, featuring soft homemade dough, a luscious blueberry filling, and a tangy lemon glaze. Perfect for brunches, family breakfasts, or indulgent weekend treats, these rolls deliver sweet bursts of blueberry goodness in every fluffy swirl.

Ingredients

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For the Blueberry Sauce:

2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (300g)
2 tbsp orange juice (30ml)
1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch (12g)
2 tbsp water (30ml)

For the Dough:

1 cup whole milk (240ml)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temp (56g)
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (440g)
1 packet active dry yeast (7g)
1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
1 large egg
1/2 tsp salt (3g)
1/4 cup water (60ml)

For the Filling:

1/3 cup brown sugar (65g)
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (56g)
2 tsp ground cinnamon (5g)

For the Lemon Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
2 tbsp lemon juice (30ml)
1 tbsp milk (15ml)

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Instructions

In a saucepan, cook blueberries, orange juice, and sugar until soft. Mix cornstarch with water, stir in, and cook until thickened. Set aside.
Heat milk until bubbling, remove from heat, and stir in butter. Cool slightly.
In a large bowl, mix 2 1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add milk mixture, water, and egg. Mix to form a sticky dough.
Gradually add remaining flour, kneading for 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 40-60 minutes.
Roll dough into a 12×9-inch rectangle. Spread with softened butter, sprinkle cinnamon sugar, and layer with blueberry sauce.
Roll up tightly, slice into 12 rolls, and arrange in a greased 9×13-inch dish. Let rise for 20-30 minutes.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18-20 minutes until golden.
Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk for the glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls and spoon extra blueberry sauce on top.

Notes

Ensure the milk-butter mixture is warm, not hot, when adding yeast.

Fresh or frozen blueberries work; no need to thaw frozen.

The lemon glaze adds a bright tang that balances the sweetness.

Can be prepped the night before and baked in the morning.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Rising Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American