Roasted Strawberry Sweet Rolls

Roasted strawberry sweet rolls turn a pile of red berries into the coziest weekend breakfast you can pull out of the oven. Roasting the fruit first concentrates the flavor and pulls out the extra water, so the filling stays put instead of soaking the dough. The result is soft, tender rolls swirled with deep berry sweetness and a hint of orange.

This is the kind of bake that fills the kitchen with warm cinnamon and fruit. It feeds a crowd, and the leftovers reheat beautifully the next morning.

Always drain the roasted berries well; that extra juice belongs in the glaze, not in your dough.

Why You’ll Love These Strawberry Sweet Rolls

These roasted strawberry sweet rolls hit every note you want in a morning treat. They are soft, fruity, and just sweet enough.

• The filling tastes like a warm strawberry jam with a soft orange edge.
• Each roll is tender and squishy in the center with golden, slightly chewy ends.
• The pink glaze adds a creamy, buttery finish that melts into the warm rolls.

Ingredient Notes

Here is a quick look at what makes this filling and dough work so well together. You will find the exact measurements in the recipe card below, so this is just a friendly rundown of the key players.

• Fresh strawberries are the star; roasting drives off water and deepens the flavor.
• Sweet roll dough with orange zest mixed in gives the rolls their soft, fragrant base.
• Frozen orange juice concentrate brightens the berries without thinning the filling.
• Honey brushed on the dough adds a gentle sweetness and helps the rolls brown.
• Cinnamon and vanilla round out the fruit with warm, familiar notes.
• Melted butter coats the dough and keeps every layer rich and tender.

For equipment, you will want two cookie sheets for roasting, a rolling surface, and two 9×13 baking dishes. A pastry brush makes spreading the butter and honey much easier.

How to Make Roasted Strawberry Sweet Rolls

Making roasted strawberry sweet rolls comes down to roasting the fruit, filling the dough, and baking until golden. Here is the friendly overview before you head to the recipe card.

1. Roast the strawberries in a single layer at 375 degrees for 20 minutes, then drain them well.
2. Mix the drained berries with orange juice concentrate, vanilla, and cinnamon.
3. Roll each half of dough into a 30×10 inch rectangle, then brush with butter and honey.
4. Spread the berry filling, roll it up toward you, and slice into 1 and a half inch pieces.
5. Bake in buttered pans at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes until golden.

This recipe makes 16 rolls across two pans, so it scales nicely for a brunch. To get ahead, you can roast the berries a day early and keep them chilled, then assemble and bake fresh in the morning.

Storage Options

These strawberry sweet rolls keep well, which is handy since the recipe makes two full pans. Store them once they have cooled.

1. Keep covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
2. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
3. Freeze unglazed rolls for up to 2 months, then thaw and warm before glazing.

Variations & Substitutions

There is plenty of room to make these roasted strawberry sweet rolls your own. Try one of these easy swaps.

1. Swap half the strawberries for raspberries for a tart, two-berry filling. For a different fruit twist, try our bright blueberry and lemon rolls.
2. Use lemon zest in the dough instead of orange for a sharper citrus note.
3. Skip the glaze and dust with powdered sugar for a lighter finish.
4. Add a pinch of cardamom to the filling for a warm, floral edge.

What to Serve with Roasted Strawberry Sweet Rolls

Roasted strawberry sweet rolls shine as the centerpiece of a relaxed brunch spread. Round out the table with a few simple sides.

1. A pot of strong coffee or a frothy latte to balance the sweetness.
2. Crisp bacon or breakfast sausage for a salty contrast.
3. A bowl of fresh fruit or a simple yogurt parfait.
4. Soft, warm crepes like these cinnamon crepes with blueberry ginger sauce for a fuller spread.

Got questions before you start rolling? Here are the ones that come up most often.

Once you taste that warm, jammy swirl, these rolls will earn a spot in your regular rotation. Make a batch the next time strawberries are at their best, and enjoy every soft, pink-glazed bite.

A Beautiful Bite

Roasted Strawberry Sweet Rolls

4.80 from 5 votes

Summer rolled up into a sweet roll, bursting with the concentrated favors of strawberry and orange. A beautiful way to start your day.

Prep:30 minutes mins

Cook:40 minutes mins

Total:1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Servings:16 roll

Author:A Beautiful Bite

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Ingredients  

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• ▢ Your favorite sweet roll dough with 4 Tbsp orange zest mixed in see notes
• ▢ 2 lb fresh strawberries
• ▢ 2 Tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate
• ▢ 2 tsp vanilla
• ▢ 2 tsp cinnamon
• ▢ ½ cup honey
• ▢ 8 Tbsp butter melted

Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 375º. Layer strawberries on a cookie sheet in a single layer. (you may need two cookie sheets) Place into the preheated oven and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and drain strawberries from juice. Place each in a separate bowl and set aside.
• Take the roasted and drained strawberries and place them in a mixing bowl with the orange juice concentrate, vanilla, and cinnamon. Gently mix.
• If you’ve used Ree’s dough as I’ve suggested in the notes, cut your dough in half. Roll each half to the shape of 30×10″. Spread 4 Tbsp of melted butter over one rolled out half. Brush ¼ cup of honey over the dough. Spread ½ of the roasted strawberry mixture on top. Roll the dough towards you and press to seal when you reach the end. Slice the roll into 1½” slices.
• Repeat this step with the second half of dough.
• Place the slices in a buttered 9×13 baker.(you’ll need two 9×13 bakers in total) Bake in a 375º oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
• If you choose to glaze them, mix together ¼ cup of the strawberry pan juices, 1 lb of confectioners sugar and 4 Tbsp of melted butter. Stir til smooth and spread over hot out of the oven rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 53kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 0.1gFat: 5.8gSaturated Fat: 3.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 46mgPotassium: 3.9mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 8900IUCalcium: 50mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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