Create a twist on classic cinnamon rolls with this delightful apple pie variation. Infused with apple pie spice and filled with fresh diced apples, these rolls are a perfect treat for any season.
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 240 ml (1 cup) warm milk (110°F)
- 7 grams (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast (1 standard package)
- 45 grams (3 tbsp) brown sugar
- 90 grams (6 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 500 grams (4 cups) flour, divided
For the Apple Filling:
- 100 grams (1/2 cup) brown sugar
- 100 grams (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 30 grams (2 tbsp) apple pie spice
- 60 grams (4 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 red apples, diced
For the Frosting:
- 1 jar of cream cheese frosting
- 15 grams (1 tbsp) cinnamon
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
Instructions:
- Combine warm milk, yeast, and brown sugar in a bowl. Allow it to sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- Blend in the softened butter, eggs, and 1 cup of flour. Mix at a low speed, gradually adding the remaining flour until a dough forms. Knead on medium for about 6 minutes until the dough is smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 90 minutes until it doubles in size.
- For the filling, mix both sugars and apple pie spice in a bowl. Dice the apples and set aside.
- After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle. Spread the softened butter on the dough, then sprinkle the sugar mixture and diced apples evenly on top. Roll the dough into a log and slice it into 8 large rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, cover with a towel, and let them rise for an additional 30-45 minutes.
- Bake the rolls in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 25 minutes until golden brown.
- While the rolls bake, prepare the frosting by mixing the cream cheese frosting with cinnamon and caramel sauce. Once the rolls are baked, spread the frosting on the warm rolls and drizzle with additional caramel sauce if desired.
Enjoy these decadent Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls fresh out of the oven for a cozy breakfast or as a comforting dessert. The combination of soft dough, spiced apple filling, and creamy frosting is sure to please any crowd.
