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Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 4200
Delight in warm, gooey cinnamon rolls filled with tender apple filling and topped with luscious frosting and crumble for a perfect breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

Apple Filling & Topping

  • 7 large apples, peeled & diced
  • 56 grams salted butter (melted)
  • 110 grams light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 6 grams cinnamon
  • 3 grams nutmeg
  • 1.5 grams ground cloves
  • 0.3 grams allspices
  • pinch salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp corn starch
  • 2 tsp water

Dough & Filling

  • 113 grams salted butter, melted (115℉)
  • 240 mL warm milk
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten (room temperature)
  • 70 grams granulated sugar
  • 9 grams instant yeast
  • 3 grams salt
  • 528 grams all-purpose flour
  • 33 grams all-purpose flour (additional for dusting)
  • 52 grams old-fashioned whole rolled oats
  • 55 grams light brown sugar, packed
  • 0.125 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 56 grams cold salted butter
  • 113 grams salted butter, softened
  • 165 grams dark brown sugar, packed (or light)
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 30 mL apple cider (boiled)
  • 10 mL vanilla extract
  • 30 mL heavy cream

Frosting & Assembly

  • 170 grams cream cheese, softened
  • 115 grams powdered sugar
  • 10 mL vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2-3 tbsp milk or heavy cream

Instructions 

  • Cook apple filling: sauté apples with sugar, spices, and lemon juice until tender, then thicken with cornstarch mixture.
  • Prepare dough: mix warm milk, melted butter, eggs, sugar, yeast, and salt; add flour and knead until smooth; let rise for 1 hour.
  • Make topping: combine dry ingredients, cut in cold butter, bake until golden; prepare caramel sauce and cinnamon filling.
  • Roll out dough, spread cinnamon filling, dot with apple filling, roll up, and cut into pieces; place in pan over caramel sauce; let rise 30-40 minutes.
  • Bake at 350℉ for 40-46 minutes, pour heavy cream over, then cool slightly.
  • Prepare frosting: beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk; frost warm rolls, add apple topping and crumble, serve.

Notes

For best results, ensure dough is properly kneaded and rolls are evenly spaced for uniform baking.
Calories: 4200kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, Baking, Cinnamon