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Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 Rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Dough:
  • ¾ cup warm whole milk about 110°F
  • 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast one packet
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups bread flour plus extra for dusting
  • ½ tsp salt
  • For the Apple Pie Filling:
  • 2 medium Honeycrisp apples peeled, diced small
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp cornstarch for thickening
  • 1 tsp lemon juice balances sweetness
  • For the Cinnamon Sugar Layer:
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • For the Icing:
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream for smooth texture

Method
 

  1. Make dough, let rise 1 hour.
  2. Cook apple filling until thick, cool completely.
  3. Roll out dough, spread butter, sugar, cinnamon, and apple filling.
  4. Roll up and cut into 12 rolls.
  5. Let rise 40 minutes, bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes.
  6. Frost with cream cheese icing and enjoy warm.

Notes

  • Always cool the filling before spreading.
  • Overnight prep saves time in the morning.
  • Store leftovers in airtight container.
  • For extra shine, brush rolls with melted butter after baking.