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Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling

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Indulge in the delightful warmth of homemade Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling. These soft, fluffy rolls are a perfect blend of tender apples, aromatic spices, and sweet apple butter, all enveloped in a pillowy dough. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, they elevate any breakfast or brunch to a cozy celebration. Whether you’re serving them for a special occasion or enjoying a quiet morning at home, these rolls promise to bring comfort and joy to every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 2/3 cups diced Gala apple
  • 1/4 cup apple butter
  • 2 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
  • 3/4 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
  • 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

  1. Prepare the apple filling by combining diced Gala apples, apple butter, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, water, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. For the dough, mix water and cornstarch until smooth; then heat until thickened. In a stand mixer bowl, combine bread flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Add whole milk, heavy cream, egg, vanilla extract, Tangzhong mixture, and softened butter. Mix until combined and knead until smooth.
  3. Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for about 90 minutes or until doubled in size.
  4. Roll out the dough into a rectangle and evenly spread the apple filling over it. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on top.
  5. Roll tightly from one long side and slice into 1-inch pieces.
  6. Arrange the slices in a greased baking dish; let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. For the frosting, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and apple butter until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.

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