Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
by JosephineFluffy yeasted cinnamon rolls filled with spiced apple pie filling and finished with a cream cheese glaze. A from-scratch cinnamon roll recipe that.
Apple Pie Filling:
1. Peel, core, and chop apples to be about an inch sized squares.
2. Brown the butter until it’s an amber brown over medium heat.
3. Stir in apples, sugar, cinnamon & water.
4. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally for 4-6 minutes or until very slightly softened.
5. In a small dish combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water. Add to the pan while stirring and continue to cook until the apples are soft (not mushy) and filling is thickened.
6. Let this simmer for 1 minute then cool to room temperature.
Cinnamon Rolls:
1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, brown sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. In a heat-safe bowl, heat almond milk and butter in the microwave for 30-45 seconds, until warm but not hot.
3. Add to the dry ingredients along with the egg and mix until the dry ingredients are just combined.
4. Add 2 more cups of flour and mix until the batter is thick and sticky.
5. Add ½ cup of flour and continue mixing for another minute.
6. Then knead it by hand, adding up to ¼ cup of flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and tacky.
7. Let the dough rest uncovered for 10 minutes.
8. Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 10x15 inch rectangle.
9. Spread the apple pie filling evenly, leaving a ½-inch border. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on top of the filling.
10. Roll the dough tightly into a log, starting from the long side. Cut the log into 9 even rolls.
11. Place the rolls in a parchment lined 9x9 baking dish.
12. Cover and let the rolls rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
13. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.