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Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Two of our favorite baked treats are cinnamon rolls and apple pie. If you feel the same way, we have just the recipe for you – an Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls Recipe!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time25 minutes
Additional Time4 hours
Total Time5 hours 25 minutes
Course: Baking
Servings: 8
Calories: 732kcal
Author: Chrysa

Ingredients

  • For the dough:
  • 1 package Active Dry Yeast 2 1/4 tsp
  • 1/2 cup water lukewarm
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk lukewarm
  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • For the Apple Pie Filling:
  • 5-6 Medium Apples peeled and chopped
  • 2 Ttbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Corn Starch
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • Salt
  • 2 cups Water
  • 4 tbsp Butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • For the Icing Optional:
  • 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, stir together the yeast, water and 2 tsp sugar and let it sit until it foams up, about 10 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl add the milk, melted butter, egg, sugar, and salt and mix until well combined.
  • Add about half of the flour and mix until smooth then mix in the yeast mixture.
  • Slowly add the remaining flour until combined, if using a mixer you will have to switch to using your hands or a wooden spoon.
  • Remove the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes.
  • Put dough into a greased bowl, cover with a tea towel, and set aside to allow the dough to rise, about 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile Toss the apples in a large bowl with lemon juice to keep them from browning and set aside.
  • Pour cornstarch into a large saucepan and slowly whisk in water to prevent the cornstarch from getting lumpy.
  • Mix in the sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt and bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Allow to come to a hard boil, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
  • Add the apples and bring back to a boil then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 15 minutes or until apples soften to the desired texture.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • When dough has risen punch the dough down and remove from the bowl.
  • Roll the dough out on a well-floured surface into roughly a 16×24 inch rectangle
  • Spread the softened butter over the dough.
  • Mix the brown sugar with the cinnamon and sprinkle evenly across the butter.
  • Spread the apple mixture over top of the the brown sugar.
  • Roll into a log, starting lengthwise; the log should end up approximately 24 inches long.
  • Slice evenly to create the seperate rolls.
  • Line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper and place the cinnamon rolls in the pan, making sure they are not touching.
  • Cover with a clean dish towel and allow the dough to double again, about 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 375?F.
  • Bake the rolls for about 22-25 minutes.
  • If a glaze is desired, mix powdered sugar, milk and vanilla together with a whisk.
  • Drizzle the glaze over top of the cinnamon rolls and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 732kcal | Carbohydrates: 140g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 826mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 77g