Description
Dive into the sweet and spicy world of Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls. This recipe combines the warm flavors of apple pie with the gooey goodness of cinnamon rolls, creating a mouth-watering treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup salted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 5–6 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 6 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons flour for the filling
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar for glaze
- ¼ cup milk or cream for glaze
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by heating milk, adding butter, sugar, and then the other dough ingredients. Knead and let rise until doubled.
- For the filling, cook apples with cinnamon, brown sugar, and flour until thickened. Let cool.
- Roll out dough, spread the apple mixture, roll up, cut into rolls, and let rise again.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- Use Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples for the best flavor.
- Ensure the apple mixture is cool before spreading on the dough to prevent sogginess.
- Rolls can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per roll, approximate
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 298mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 82g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 48mg