Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of homemade Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful fusion of classic apple pie flavors wrapped in soft cinnamon dough. Imagine waking up to the sweet aroma of cinnamon-spiced apples baking in the oven, ready to be drizzled with creamy frosting. These rolls are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy weekend breakfast or a festive holiday gathering. With each bite, you’ll experience a heavenly combination of fluffy rolls and rich apple filling that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and customizable to your taste, these rolls are sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 medium Granny Smith apples (diced)
- 1/4 cup apple butter
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 2/3 cups bread flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- For the cream cheese frosting: 2 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Cook diced apples, apple butter, sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until softened.
- Make the dough: Mix warm milk, cream, egg, and vanilla in one bowl; combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in another. Gradually mix wet into dry ingredients until a sticky dough forms. Knead until smooth.
- Let it rise: Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled (60-90 minutes).
- Assemble the rolls: Roll out the dough into a rectangle; spread with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Spoon apple filling on top and roll tightly before slicing.
- Bake: Place rolls in a greased dish and let rise briefly; bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Frost: Allow cooling slightly before drizzling with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 289
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 43mg