Description
Delicious homemade cinnamon rolls infused with the flavors of apple pie for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup whole milk, heated to 110-120°F
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tsp. granulated sugar, divided
- 1 (1/4 oz.) packet active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened, plus more for bowl
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 4 Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups water, divided
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 10 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened, divided
- 1/2 tsp. plus 1/8 tsp. kosher salt, divided
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 2 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 Tbsp. whole milk
Instructions
- In the large bowl of a stand mixer, stir the heated milk and 1 tsp. sugar.
- Sprinkle yeast over the top and let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Pour flour on top of the yeast mixture.
- Add eggs, butter, salt, and remaining granulated sugar.
- Mix on low speed until a rough dough forms; increase speed to medium-high and continue mixing until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.
- Grease a large bowl with butter, transfer the dough, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size, about 60-75 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, bring apples, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, salt, and 1 cup water to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and cover, cooking until apples are softened (25-30 minutes).
- Whisk cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water; add to the apple mixture and cook until bubbling and thickened, about 30 seconds. Let cool completely.
- Grease a 13×9 inch baking dish with butter.
- Mix 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 8 Tbsp. butter, and 1/2 tsp. salt until smooth.
- Roll out the dough into a 19×12 inch rectangle.
- Spread the brown sugar mixture on top and then add the apple pie filling.
- Roll tightly into a log, trim the ends, and cut into 12 pieces.
- Arrange rolls cut side up in the prepared dish.
- Cover and let sit at room temperature until puffy, about 25-35 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F.
- Bake rolls for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Tent with foil if getting too dark.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, vanilla, remaining butter, and salt.
- Add confectioners’ sugar and milk, stir until smooth.
- Let rolls cool for 5 minutes and drizzle with the cream cheese glaze. Serve warm.
Notes
Enjoy warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a side of coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: apple pie, cinnamon rolls, dessert, baking, comfort food