Description
If you’re looking for a delightful breakfast or brunch treat, these Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls are perfect for you! Imagine waking up to the enticing aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls filled with sweet apple goodness, all drizzled with a creamy frosting. Ideal for cozy mornings or festive gatherings, these rolls bring a comforting touch of home to your table. Soft, spiced, and utterly irresistible, they are bound to become a cherished recipe in your kitchen. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, these rolls offer a delightful twist on classic apple pie that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons water
- 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)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Tangzhong (from recipe above)
- 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
- Prepare the apple filling: In a saucepan, combine diced apples, apple butter, sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Cook over medium heat until apples soften.
- Make the dough: Mix warm water with cornstarch in one bowl. In another bowl, combine bread flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add milk, cream, egg, vanilla extract, tangzhong mixture from earlier steps, and softened butter. Knead until smooth.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle and spread the apple filling evenly across it. Roll tightly and cut into 12 pieces.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise again while preheating the oven.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 30 minutes until golden brown. While cooling slightly, prepare the frosting by mixing softened butter with cream cheese, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and apple butter; drizzle over warm rolls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg