Description

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling. These delightful rolls combine tender diced apples and warm spices, enveloped in fluffy homemade dough, and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet dessert, these rolls are sure to bring joy to any occasion. Easy to make and versatile enough for your creativity, you can customize the filling with nuts or raisins for added texture. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or warmed up later – they are a treat that promises to warm hearts and satisfy cravings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 2/3 cups diced Gala apple
1/4 cup apple butter
2 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
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 by mixing diced apples, apple butter, sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl.
Make the dough by mixing water with cornstarch, then combining it with bread flour, sugar, instant yeast, salt, milk, egg, and vanilla until smooth; knead until elastic.
Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread softened butter on top.
Evenly distribute the apple filling over the dough and sprinkle with brown sugar mixed with cinnamon. Roll tightly to form a log.
Slice into 1-2 inch pieces and place on a greased baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Prepare frosting by beating room-temperature butter and cream cheese until creamy; add powdered sugar and heavy cream to reach desired consistency.
Let rolls cool slightly before drizzling with frosting.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll (75g)
Calories: 290
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 240mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating nuts or dried fruits into the filling. Allow your dough enough time to rise for optimal fluffiness; patience is key!