Apple Cinnamon Rolls

There is only one way to make cinnamon rolls even better! Add apples! Try this Apple Cinnamon Rolls Recipe. The perfect fall breakfast!

So I found apples on sale at Aldi last week. I may or may not have bought my weight in apples because they were so cheap, fresh, and I LOVE apples this time of year. Now I am facing the consequences of my actions and trying to find some tasty ways to use up my apples instead of just eating them the way they are (which I do…and love!). These Apple Cinnamon Rolls are a perfect way to use a couple of apples, and the flavors are oh so perfect together.

I made a batch of cinnamon rolls dough and rolled it out. I filled them with cinnamon sugar and bits of diced granny smith apples. I rolled them tightly and placed them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. After years of greasing pans, I have learned this is by far the easiest cleanup method.  I may or may not have sprinkled a little extra brown sugar in the bottom of the pan to add some sticky to my buns. 😉

I baked them at 375 for 30 minutes until they looked like this. All nice and golden brown.

After they cooled a little, I drizzled them with some cinnamon sugar glaze. Can you say, “Perfection”? They are almost too pretty to eat. Well….Almost.

Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Apple Cinnamon Rolls

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Prep Time:30 minutes mins

Cook Time:30 minutes mins

Total Time:1 hour hr

Ingredients

• ¾ cup milk
• ⅓ cup butter or margarine, softened
• 3¼ cups all purpose flour
• 2 tsps instant yeast
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup water

Filling

• 1/2 cup butter melted
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon ground
• 1 cup granny smith apples diced

Glaze

• 1 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 - 2 Tbsp milk

Instructions

• Heat the milk in a small saucepan until warm. Mix in the butter until melted. Let cool to lukewarm.
• In a large bowl combine 2¼ cup flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
• Stir in egg and ¼ cup of water. Mix well. Now stir in the milk mixture until dough forms.
• Stir in another cup of flour. When dough comes together flip onto a lightly floured surface and need until smooth.
• Return the dough ball to the bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Roll out dough into a 15x10 inch rectangle.
• Brush the dough with melted butter. Mix the cinnamon & sugar together and sprinkle liberally all over the dough. Then evenly sprinkle the diced apples over the cinnamon.
• Roll up the dough and pinch the seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal size rolls.
• Place rolls cut side up in a greased or parchment 9 x 13 baking dish. Cover and let rise until doubled (30 mins). While waiting preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
• When cooled drizzle with the glaze.
• Serve

Glaze

• Whisk together powdered sugar, cinnamon, and 1 tbsp milk. Add more milk until glaze is at desired consistency.Dairy Free
• Substitute almond milk, coconut milk, etc., and a dairy free margarine.

Notes

You can split the dough in half and divide it among two round 8 or 9 inch pans. You can then freeze half to bake another day. Wrap tightly to freeze and defrost before baking. Keeps in freezer for up to 2 months.

Servings: 12

Author: Amanda @ AFewShortCuts.com

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