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Apple Cinnamon Rolls With Apple Pie Filling

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 350
Delight in warm, gooey cinnamon rolls filled with tender apple pie filling, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 5 1/2 cups Flour
  • 1 tbsp Instant yeast
  • 1/3 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups Milk
  • 2 eggs Eggs (room temp)
  • 1/4 cup Butter (melted and cooled, unsalted)

Filling

  • 1/2 cup Butter (softened, unsalted)
  • 2 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 3 apples Apples (peeled and chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch

Frosting

  • 2 cups Powder sugar
  • 1/4 cup Butter (unsalted)
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Prepare the dough by mixing flour, yeast, sugar, salt, vanilla, milk, eggs, and melted butter. Knead until smooth and let rise.
  • Make the apple filling by cooking chopped apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, water, and cornstarch until thickened.
  • Roll out the dough, spread softened butter, and evenly distribute the apple filling. Roll up and cut into slices.
  • Bake the rolls at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes until golden brown.
  • Mix powdered sugar, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla to make the frosting. Spread over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh apples and ensure the dough is well risen before baking.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple, Cinnamon