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Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling

Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling
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Indulge in the cozy flavors of homemade Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling. These delightful rolls combine the warm, comforting essence of cinnamon rolls with a luscious apple pie filling. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With a soft and fluffy texture and a sweet cream cheese frosting, these rolls are a treat you won’t want to miss. Easy to prepare ahead of time, they make any gathering feel special. Enjoy them warm and watch as they become a cherished favorite in your home!

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)
  • 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 cooking diced apples with apple butter, sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, sea salt, and cornstarch until softened.
  2. Make the dough by combining tangzhong (water and bread flour), remaining bread flour, sugar, yeast, salt, milk, cream, egg, and vanilla; knead until smooth.
  3. Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread softened butter over it.
  4. Spread the apple filling on top and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before rolling tightly and slicing into pieces.
  5. Place in a greased dish to rise again before baking at 350°F (175°C) for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing together butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and apple butter until smooth; frost rolls while still warm.

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