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Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
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Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls are a warm, delicious twist on your favorite breakfast treat! Imagine waking up to the irresistible aroma of spiced apples and cinnamon wafting through your home. These soft, fluffy rolls are filled with a delightful apple butter mixture that captures the essence of classic apple pie while being topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy holiday mornings, this recipe offers a comforting indulgence that’s both easy to make and sure to impress everyone at the breakfast table.

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
  • 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

  1. Prepare the filling by dicing apples and cooking them with apple butter, sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until softened.
  2. Combine warm water with cornstarch; then mix in bread flour, yeast, and sugar. Add milk and cream to form a smooth dough.
  3. Knead the dough until elastic, then let it rise covered until doubled in size (about 90 minutes).
  4. Roll out the dough, spread with butter, add the apple filling evenly, and roll tightly.
  5. Slice into individual rolls and place in a greased dish to rise briefly before baking at 350°F (175°C) for about 30 minutes.
  6. While cooling slightly, prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing cream cheese with powdered sugar and heavy cream.

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