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Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
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Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

2 h 30 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
from @wellmadebykiley23 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • milk (warmed to 110°F)Dairy180 ml
  • granulated sugar (divided)Pantry110 g
  • active dry yeastPantry11 g
  • Greek yogurt (room temperature (or sour cream))Dairy120 g
  • salted butter (very softened, almost melted (for the dough))Dairy113 g
  • eggs (room temperature)Dairy2 pieces
  • vanilla extract (for the dough)Pantry4 g
  • bread flour (plus more as needed (sub: all-purpose flour))Grains540 g
  • saltSpices6 g
  • salted butter (softened (for the cinnamon filling))Dairy113 g
  • light brown sugar (for the cinnamon filling)Pantry240 g
  • cinnamon (for the cinnamon filling)Spices4 g
  • vanilla extract (for the cinnamon filling)Pantry4 g
  • heavy cream (for pouring over the rolls)Dairy120 ml
  • salted butter (for the apple pie filling)Dairy58 g
  • apples (peeled and diced small)Produce425 g
  • light brown sugar (for the apple pie filling)Pantry120 g
  • maple syrupPantry80 ml
  • cinnamon (for the apple pie filling)Spices4 g
  • apple pie spice (optional)Spices2 g
  • salt (large pinch, for the apple pie filling)Spices1 g
  • cornstarch (for the slurry)Pantry8 g
  • water (for the slurry)Other30 ml
  • vanilla extract (for the apple pie filling)Pantry4 g
  • cream cheese (softened)Dairy227 g
  • salted butter (softened (for the frosting))Dairy58 g
  • powdered sugarPantry210 g
  • vanilla extract (for the frosting)Pantry4 g

per serving

Nutrition

474kcal

Carbs
65 g
Proteins
7 g
Fat
21 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Stand mixer
  • Baking dish
  • Rolling pin
  • Whisk
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Make the apple pie filling

    • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the butter, diced apples, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, apple pie spice and salt.
    • Cook until the apples start to soften, stirring occasionally.
    • Mix the cornstarch and water into a slurry, pour it into the apple mixture and cook until thickened.
    • Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla and set aside to cool completely.
    Step 1

  2. Activate the yeast

    • Pour the warm milk into a small bowl.
    • Add part of the granulated sugar and sprinkle the yeast overtop.
    • Stir and let sit until frothy.
    Step 2

  3. Make the dough

    • Whisk together the flour and salt in a bowl.
    • Pour the yeast mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer, then add the remaining sugar, Greek yogurt, butter, eggs, vanilla and the flour mixture.
    • With the dough hook, mix on low until barely combined, then rest.
    • Mix on medium until the dough is elastic and smooth, adding more flour a spoonful at a time if too sticky.
    Step 3

  4. Let the dough rise

    • Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl.
    • Cover and rise in a warm environment.
    Step 4

  5. Make the cinnamon filling

    • Mix together the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla until well combined.
    • Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter.
    Step 5

  6. Roll, fill and shape the rolls

    • Flour your work surface and turn out the dough, rolling it into a rectangle.
    • Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border, then dollop the apple pie filling on top and spread it into an even layer, pressing the apples down slightly.
    • Starting from the long end, tightly roll the dough into a log and cut it into rolls about 2 inches wide.
    • Place the rolls into the prepared baking pan.
    Step 6

  7. Proof the rolls

    • Cover the rolls and allow to proof until puffy.
    • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    Step 7

  8. Bake the rolls

    • Warm the heavy cream in the microwave and pour it all over the rolls.
    • Bake at 350°F, then raise the oven to 375°F and bake until the tops are golden and the rolls are cooked through.
    Step 8

  9. Make the cream cheese frosting

    • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla until combined and smooth.
    Step 9

  10. Finish and serve

    • Remove the rolls from the oven and rest.
    • Spread the cream cheese frosting all over the rolls and serve.
    Step 10
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