Description
A delightful fusion of apple pie and cinnamon rolls, these treats are filled with gooey apple filling and topped with a creamy glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2/3 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
- Tangzhong (from recipe above)
- 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
- Make the Apple Filling: In a saucepan, combine diced apples, apple butter, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of water, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the apples soften.
- Thicken the Filling: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of water. Stir it into the apple mixture and cook until it thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Make the Cinnamon Rolls: In a large bowl, combine 2/3 cup of water, 1/4 cup of bread flour, and 3 2/3 cups of bread flour. Mix until a rough dough forms and let it sit for 30 minutes.
- Mix Ingredients: Add 1/3 cup of granulated sugar, yeast, salt, whole milk, heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract into the dough mixture.
- Knead the Dough: Knead the dough until it’s smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Then, incorporate the Tangzhong and 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter, kneading until combined.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll Out the Dough: Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the Filling: Evenly spread the apple filling over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border.
- Add Cinnamon Filling: Mix brown sugar with ground cinnamon and sprinkle it over the apples, followed by the melted unsalted butter.
- Roll Up: Starting from one end, carefully roll up the dough into a log, ensuring it’s tight. Seal the edge.
- Cut the Rolls: Use a sharp knife or dental floss to cut the rolled dough into 1 1/2-inch slices.
- Second Rise: Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover with a towel, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze: Beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Gradually add heavy cream and 2 tablespoons of apple butter until smooth.
- Glaze the Rolls: Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the warm rolls before serving.
Notes
For a lower sugar option, consider using natural sweeteners like Stevia or Monk Fruit.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg