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This Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls recipe topped with delicious cream cheese icing is a great combination of our favorite indulgences; Apple Pie and Cinnamon Rolls. When you combine these flavors you will have everybody’s favorite treat during this holiday season.
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Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

This Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls recipe topped with delicious cream cheese frosting is a great combination of our favorite indulgences; Apple Pie and Cinnamon Rolls. When you combine these flavors you will have everybody’s favorite treat during this holiday season.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 rolls
Author: Veronika's Kitchen

Ingredients

Ingredients for Cinnamon Rolls:

  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (to grease a bowl)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (to brush over the top before baking)

Ingredients for Apple Pie Filling:

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 5 medium granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • zest from 1 orange
  • ½ cup apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpoose flour

Ingredients for Cinnamon Sugar Filling:

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)

Ingredients for the Drizzling:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼-1/3 cup whole milk

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine together warm water and 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar. Sprinkle 1 package of the yeast over the top and set aside for about 5 minutes.
  • In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer (with a dough hook attached), add all-purpose flour, salt, granulated sugar, melted unsalted butter, an egg, whole milk, vanilla extract, and yeast mixture. Mix it on a low speed until combined, then switch to a medium speed and knead for about 5 minutes until the dough is smooth.
  • Grease a large bowl with a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Place the dough in the greased bowl, turn it around so the oil covers all the sides, cover with plastic wrap and place it in a warm place to rise for 2 hours.
  • While the dough is rising, make the filling. In a preheated large skillet on a medium/high heat. Add a tablespoon of butter, diced apples and orange zest. Mix it and add apple cider. Bring it to boil, then reduce the heat to medium/low, cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes until the apples are soft. When done, drain them through a fine sieve and put soften apples aside to cool off.
  • When the dough has risen and doubled in size, roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle. Spread over 4 tablespoons of softened butter and sprinkle over the cinnamon/sugar mixture evenly. Mix apple mixture with a tablespoon of all-purpose flour and spread it evenly over the cinnamon/sugar.
  • Roll into a log lengthwise, starting from one end to the other. Using a sharp knife, cut it into 12 even slices and put them side down in a buttered 9×13 baking pan. Cover with plastic wrap and put it in a warm place to rise for 30-40 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. When the cinnamon rolls has risen, brush them with 1 tablespoon of melted butter and bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown and baked inside.
  • While they are baking, mix cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract in a mixing bowl, and using a fork, mix it together until well combined. Add some milk until you get a slightly runny glaze consistency.
  • When the Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls are baked, spread the glaze over and enjoy!