Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of homemade Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful fusion of soft cinnamon rolls and the classic taste of apple pie. These rolls are infused with a rich apple butter filling and topped with creamy frosting, making them the perfect treat for any holiday morning or weekend brunch. Their warm, inviting aroma and gooey texture will leave everyone at the table craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples
- 1/4 cup apple butter
- 3 2/3 cups bread flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- Cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by cooking diced apples with sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, and vanilla until softened. Stir in apple butter.
- For the dough, mix bread flour, sugar, yeast, and salt; combine with warm milk mixture and knead until smooth.
- Allow dough to rise until doubled in size (about 1-2 hours).
- Roll out dough, spread the apple filling, sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on top, then roll tightly into a log.
- Cut into equal pieces, place in a baking dish, cover and let rise again (30-45 minutes).
- Bake at 350°F for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the cream cheese frosting by beating together butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and apple butter until smooth.
- Drizzle frosting over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg