Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling
Recipe by:Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling are the ultimate treat for breakfast or dessert! They are the perfect combination of sweet apples and warm cinnamon spice, with a soft, tender dough, drizzled with a simple powdered sugar icing.
Ingredients
Apple Pie Filling
- 4 cups peeled, cored, and diced apples about 5 medium
- ¼ cup brown sugar 50 grams
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional
Cinnamon Roll Dough
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 422 grams, plus additional for rolling
- ¼ cup granulated sugar 50 grams
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup warm milk 180 ml
- ¼ cup melted butter 57 grams
- 1 package instant yeast 2 ¼ teaspoons
- 1 large egg room temperature
Cinnamon Roll Filling
- ⅓ cup brown sugar 70 grams
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup softened butter 57 grams
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar 130 grams
- 2 tablespoons milk 32 ml
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place peeled, cored, and diced apples into a large microwave-safe bowl. Add the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract.4 cups peeled, cored, and diced apples, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Heat on high in the microwave for 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can cook the apples on the stovetop over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool while you make the dough.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, granulated sugar, and salt.3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon salt
- Whisk warm (110°F/43°C) milk with the melted butter in a 2-cup measuring cup. Sprinkle the yeast over the milk and butter mixture and whisk well.¾ cup warm milk, ¼ cup melted butter, 1 package instant yeast
- Pour the milk mixture over the flour mixture. Add the egg and mix until a dough forms. You can do this by hand or use an electric stand mixer at medium speed. If you are using an electric mixer, switch to the dough hook and knead on low for 3 minutes. If you are not using an electric mixer, turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, flour your hands, and knead for 3 minutes. The dough should be soft. Let the dough rest for several minutes while you prepare the cinnamon-sugar mixture.1 large egg
- Mix the brown sugar and remaining ground cinnamon sugar in a small bowl.⅓ cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Add a small amount of additional flour onto your surface and roll the dough ¼-inch thick, into about a 14x9-inch rectangle. Spread the softened butter over the rectangle and then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the butter.¼ cup softened butter
- Spoon the apple pie filling evenly over the cinnamon sugar. Starting from the long edge roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into 2-inch thick rolls and place in a 9x13 baking dish.
- Set the baking dish in a warm place and let the cinnamon rolls rise for 60-90 minutes, until they are doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C), then bake the risen rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Remove from the oven.
- Whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Drizzle the glaze over the top of the slightly cooled cinnamons, then serve.1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Notes
Tips:
- Using cornstarch will help the pie filling thicken. If the filling is not thick then you will need to use a slotted spoon when putting the filling onto the dough, so that the excess liquid is left behind.
- Check the expiration date on the package of your yeast to ensure that it is fresh.
- To help the dough rise faster, heat your oven to 200°F and then turn it off. Set the cinnamon rolls in the warm oven until they have doubled in size. The mild heat from the oven will encourage a faster rise. This is especially helpful if you have a cold or drafty home.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 397IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg
The nutritional facts provided are only estimates. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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