Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling, a delightful fusion of two classic desserts. These rolls are filled with tender apple pieces and fragrant spices, all wrapped in fluffy homemade dough. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, they make for an irresistible treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or warmed up later, these rolls will fill your home with inviting aromas and create memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 2/3 cups diced Gala apples
- 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 cooking diced apples, apple butter, sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt in a saucepan until tender.
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine bread flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix warm milk, heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract separately before combining with dry ingredients.
- Knead the dough for about 7–10 minutes until smooth. Let it rise in a greased bowl until doubled (about 90 minutes).
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread softened butter followed by the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture and cooled apple filling.
- Roll tightly into a log and slice into individual rolls. Allow to rise again on a baking sheet for about 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Prepare cream cheese frosting while baking and drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg