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Bertha Jones

Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

These Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls combine the nostalgic flavors of apple pie with fluffy cinnamon rolls, making them the perfect breakfast treat or brunch star.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 46 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 26 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling
  • 7 large apples, peeled & diced Use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples.
  • 1/4 cup salted butter 56 grams
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 110 grams
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 and 1/2 tsp cinnamon 6 grams
  • 1 tsp nutmeg 3 grams
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp cornstarch with water to thicken the filling
For the Dough and Filling
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, melted 113 grams
  • 1 cup warm milk 240 mL at 115℉
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar 70 grams
  • 2 and 1/2 tsp instant yeast 9 grams
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 4 cups + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled 528 grams
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats 52 grams
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 55 grams
  • 1/8 tsp salt along with additional spices as desired
For the Frosting
  • 1 batch cream cheese frosting Add more details if needed.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium pan over medium-high heat, combine apples with butter, brown sugar, lemon juice, and spices. Cook for around 8–10 minutes, stirring gently until the apples soften.
  2. If the mixture looks too dry, add a little cider or water. If it isn’t thick enough, mix cornstarch with water and add that, cooking for just 30–60 seconds until thickened.
Make the Dough
  1. In your stand mixer, add melted butter, warm milk, beaten eggs, sugar, yeast, and salt. Whisk until combined, then mix in flour, kneading until smooth.
  2. Let the dough rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
Prepare the Topping
  1. Preheat the oven to 350℉.
  2. Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 12-16 minutes, stirring halfway.
Make the Cinnamon Filling
  1. Combine all filling ingredients until creamy and thick.
Assemble the Rolls
  1. After dough has risen, roll it out into a large rectangle. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly, then top with the apple mixture.
  2. Cut into strips and roll into cinnamon rolls, placing them in a greased baking dish over the apple cider caramel sauce.
Final Rise and Bake
  1. Allow rolls to rise for another 30-40 minutes.
  2. Pour heavy cream over the rolls and bake for 40-46 minutes, until golden brown.
Frost and Serve
  1. Make the frosting and spread over warm rolls. Add apple topping and a sprinkle of crisp. Enjoy while warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Feel free to swap out Granny Smith apples for a sweeter option or use a different type of flour if desired. Consider adding a sprinkle of powdered sugar for an elegant touch, and pair with coffee or whipped cream. For storage, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days or freeze before frosting.

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