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Peach Pie Cinnamon Rolls

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By Marina Lowell • March 17th, 2026
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These soft, pillowy cinnamon rolls combine classic pastry techniques with sweet, juicy peaches. The dough rises to perfection, creating tender layers wrapped around a spiced peach and cinnamon filling. A rich vanilla glaze adds the finishing touch, making these ideal for weekend brunches, special breakfasts, or as an impressive dessert.

The kitchen filled with the most incredible cinnamon-peach aroma while these were baking, and my roommate actually came out of her room asking what smelled like a fancy bakery. I had spotted peaches on sale at the market that morning and somehow decided regular cinnamon rolls needed upgrading.

My sister visited last weekend and ate three warm rolls straight from the pan, declaring them better than anything we had at our grandma's Sunday table. High praise considering grandma's cinnamon rolls were legendary in our family.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour: I learned through many failed attempts that measuring by weight gives consistently fluffier results
  • Active dry yeast: Make sure your milk is warm but not hot, or youll kill the yeast before it even starts working
  • Fresh peaches: Canned work in a pinch, but in-season peaches make these taste like summer morning magic
  • Brown sugar: The molasses adds depth that white sugar just cant match in either the filling or the glaze

Instructions

Wake up the yeast:
Dissolve the yeast in warm milk and water with a spoonful of sugar, watching for that beautiful foamy layer that proves its alive and ready to work
Build your dough:
Mix in melted butter and eggs, then gradually incorporate flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl
Let it rise:
Knead until smooth and elastic, then place in a greased bowl, cover, and walk away for an hour while it does its thing
Cook the peaches:
Simmer diced peaches with butter, brown sugar, and spices until they soften and the mixture thickens nicely
Roll and fill:
Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread with softened butter, dust with cinnamon sugar, then spoon that cooled peach filling evenly across
Second rise:
Cut into twelve equal pieces, arrange in your baking dish, and let them puff up again before they hit the oven
Bake until golden:
Thirty minutes at 350 degrees until theyre beautifully browned and cooked through
Finish with glaze:
Whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth, then drizzle generously over the warm rolls
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These have become my go-to for weekend brunch with friends because they look impressive but are actually quite forgiving. Even my first attempt, which I accidentally over-baked by five minutes, still disappeared in minutes.

Making Ahead

Ive prepared these through the second rise the night before, covered the pan, and let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking. The texture stays just as fluffy, and having fresh warm rolls with zero morning effort feels like cheating the system.

Freezing Instructions

Baked rolls freeze beautifully for up to three months. I wrap them individually, then reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds when the craving hits. The glaze is best added fresh after reheating.

Serving Suggestions

These are substantial enough to stand alone as breakfast or dessert, but I love serving them with a pot of strongly brewed coffee. The bitterness balances the sweetness perfectly.

  • Add chopped pecans to the filling for extra crunch
  • A pinch of cardamom in the peach filling creates unexpected depth
  • Leftovers reheat surprisingly well in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes
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Theres something deeply satisfying about pulling a pan of these from the oven, watching the steam rise, and knowing you created something that makes people pause their busy mornings.

Recipe FAQs

Yes, frozen peaches work well in this filling. Thaw them completely and drain excess liquid before cooking to prevent the filling from becoming too watery.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze individually wrapped for up to 3 months.

Absolutely. Prepare the dough through the first rise, then refrigerate overnight. Let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes before rolling and filling.

This usually happens if the liquid was too hot (killing the yeast) or too cold (slowing activation). Aim for liquids between 105-110°F. Also ensure your yeast is fresh and not expired.

Yes, knead by hand on a lightly floured surface for 10-12 minutes until smooth and elastic. The dough is soft but manageable with a bit of flour.

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Peach Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Fluffy rolls stuffed with spiced peaches and vanilla glaze

Prep 30m
Cook 30m
Total 60m
Servings 12
Difficulty Medium

Ingredients

Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature

Peach Filling

  • 2 cups fresh or canned peaches, peeled and diced
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Cinnamon Sugar Filling

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

Vanilla Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

1
Prepare Yeast Mixture: Combine warm milk, warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand 5–10 minutes until mixture becomes foamy and activated.
2
Mix and Knead Dough: Stir melted butter, eggs, and salt into yeast mixture. Gradually incorporate flour until soft dough forms. Turn onto floured surface and knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3
First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in warm, draft-free area for 1–1.5 hours until doubled in volume.
4
Cook Peach Filling: Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add peaches, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook stirring constantly 5–7 minutes until peaches soften and mixture thickens. Cool completely.
5
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in small bowl until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
6
Roll and Fill Dough: Punch down risen dough and roll into 16x12-inch rectangle on lightly floured surface. Spread softened butter evenly over dough. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture, then distribute cooled peach filling across surface.
7
Shape Rolls: Roll dough tightly from long edge. Cut into 12 equal pieces using sharp knife or dental floss. Place rolls cut-side up in greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
8
Second Rise: Cover baking dish with clean towel. Let rise 30–45 minutes in warm place until rolls appear puffy and doubled in size.
9
Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls 25–30 minutes until golden brown and centers are fully cooked. Cool in pan 10–15 minutes.
10
Prepare Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt in small bowl until smooth and drizzling consistency forms.
11
Glaze and Serve: Drizzle vanilla glaze generously over warm rolls. Serve immediately while still warm.
Additional Information

Equipment Needed

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Rolling pin
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Sharp knife or dough cutter
  • Whisk

Nutrition (Per Serving)

Calories 320
Protein 6g
Carbs 54g
Fat 9g

Allergy Information

  • Contains wheat gluten
  • Contains dairy (milk, butter)
  • Contains eggs
  • May contain traces of nuts if added as optional ingredient
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