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Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling

Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling

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  • Author: Autumn
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling. These delightful rolls feature soft, fluffy dough swirled with tender apples, fragrant cinnamon, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dessert, they fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that will have everyone gathering around the table. Topped with creamy frosting and optional garnishes like nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, these rolls are sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 2/3 cups diced Gala apple
  • 1/4 cup apple butter
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup bread flour
  • 3 2/3 cups bread flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/3 cup whole milk (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons apple butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the apple filling by cooking diced apples with apple butter, sugar, lemon juice, and spices until slightly thickened.
  2. For the dough, combine bread flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar, warm milk, heavy cream, and an egg; knead until smooth and let rise until doubled.
  3. Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread softened butter over it. Sprinkle with brown sugar mixed with cinnamon before adding the apple filling.
  4. Roll tightly into a log and cut into equal pieces. Place in a greased baking dish and allow to rise again.
  5. Bake until golden brown. While cooling, prepare cream cheese frosting by mixing softened cream cheese with butter and powdered sugar. Drizzle over warm rolls.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll (100g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

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