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Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
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Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate cozy breakfast treat that combines the warm flavors of spiced apples and cinnamon with the soft, fluffy texture of homemade rolls. Perfect for holiday mornings or a comforting weekend brunch, these sweet rolls are filled with a delightful apple mixture and topped with creamy frosting that melts in your mouth. Each bite captures the essence of a classic apple pie, making them not just a meal but a cherished memory. Easy to prepare and irresistible when fresh out of the oven, these cinnamon rolls are sure to become a favorite in your household.

Ingredients

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  • 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)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for frosting)
  • 2 ounces cream cheese (for frosting)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons apple butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling by cooking diced apples, apple butter, sugar, water, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt in a saucepan until softened.
  2. Create the dough by mixing cornstarch with water and combining it with bread flour, sugar, instant yeast, milk, egg, and butter. Knead until smooth.
  3. Allow the dough to rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
  4. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread the apple filling evenly over it, and roll tightly into logs.
  5. Slice into pieces and place them in a greased baking dish to rise again until puffy.
  6. Bake until golden brown and then frost with cream cheese frosting while still warm.

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