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Cherry Limeade Sweet Rolls

Reminiscent of your favorite cherry limeade, my Cherry Limeade Sweet Rolls recipe is the ultimate twist on homemade cinnamon rolls!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Additional Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 56 minutes
Course: Rolls-Biscuits-Muffins
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cherry Limeade Sweet Rolls
Servings: 12 rolls
Calories: 264kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

Ingredients

  • For the Rolls:
  • 2 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/4 teaspoon yeast
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil divided
  • 1 egg large
  • For the Filling:
  • 1 cup cherries washed, pitted and sliced
  • 2 teaspoon corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • zest of 1 lime
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • For the Icing:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • juice of 1/2 lime

Instructions

  • In the bowl of your stand mixer add the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast, and stir to combine.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl combine the water, milk, and 2 Tablespoons of coconut oil, (I used vegetable oil) heat for 1 minute over high power.
  • Using the dough hook, gradually add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture, add the egg, and knead over medium/low speed for 4-5 minutes; the dough will be sticky.
  • Place the dough on a clean surface and cover with plastic wrap, let sit for 10 minutes.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat cook the cherries, corn starch, 1 tsp of sugar, lime zest, and juice for 5-6 minutes, until darkened and soft.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Preheat your oven to 200º F and prepare a rectangular baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Roll the dough out into a large rectangle (a little extra flour will keep it from sticking to your counter).
  • Stir the 1/3 c sugar into the cooled cherry mixture.
  • Spread 2 Tbs of coconut oil (I used butter) over the dough and top with the cherry mixture.
  • Starting with the long side roll the dough towards you and pinch the seam to seal.
  • Slice the log in half and then slice each half into six equal pieces.
  • Place the rolls into the baking pan, cover with foil, turn the oven off, and place the rolls inside to rise for 45 minutes - 1 hour.
  • After the rolls have risen, remove them from the oven and set the foil aside.
  • Preheat your oven to 350º F and bake for 25 minutes, until golden on top.
  • Remove the rolls from the oven, and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
  • In a bowl stir together the powdered sugar and lime juice to form an icing.
  • Spread the icing over the rolls and serve.

Notes

So I have found that for some, these rolls don't "fill" a 9x13. Or They find that they spread a little too much and aren't as "high." I have never had that problem myself, and have always made them in a 9x13. But if you find that due to elevation etc they don't fill the 9x13 like you would like, simply bake them in a 9x9 pan.
Frozen tart cherries will work in place of the fresh, just make sure to drain any excess liquid.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 211mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g