Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Apple Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect cozy breakfast when you want something warm, sweet and comforting during the cool Fall season.
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 ¼ teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 6 tablespoon butter, divided
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar, divided
- 4 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
- 3 cups apples, diced
Icing
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In the bowl of the stand mixer, stir together the yeast, warm milk, and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes to foam.
- Add the brown sugar, salt, melted butter, and mix on medium speed using the dough hook. Slowly add in the flour ½ cup at a time until a soft dough forms.
- Knead for 10 minutes using your dough hook. Remove the dough to a large floured bowl, cover with a heavy towel and place in a warm spot to rest for 1 hour.
- While the dough is rising, make the apple filling. In a large pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over low-medium heat. Add the diced apples and cook for 7-10 minutes, until softened. Toss with ½ cup of the brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Cook for 1-2 minutes more. Remove from the heat.
- In a separate bowl, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. Add the remaining cup of brown sugar and 3 teaspoons cinnamon. Mix well.
- Roll the risen dough out to a rectangle about 9 inches by 12 inches. Spread the brown sugar butter filling over the dough, leaving about a ½ inch edge on all sides. Spread the apple filling on top, again leaving a ½ inch edge.
- Cut the dough into 12 equal strips. Roll and place in a well greased baking dish. Cover with a towel and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
- Bake at 350℉ for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before icing.
- While baking, make the icing by beating together the icing ingredients over low speed in a large mixing bowl. Spoon icing over the slightly cooled rolls and serve warm.
Notes
Storing:
Nutrition
Serving: 4ozCalories: 493kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 204mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 2gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 588IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 2mg
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