Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Total Time Prep: 1 hour + rising Bake: 30 min.
Yield 1 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
Welcome an autumn morning with a batch of apple pie cinnamon rolls with cinnamon cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

  • 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1/4 cup apple cider or juice
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup apple butter
  • 2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
  • 1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine 2-1/4 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat milk, cider and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
  2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead dough until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Spread apple butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine apples, brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apple butter.
  3. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices. Place cut side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 325°.
  4. Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners’ sugar and cinnamon; beat until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts

1 roll: 442 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

Take two of your favorite pastries and turn them into one dynamite treat. The sweet and spiced flavors of apple pie are mixed with the creamy, doughy texture of cinnamon rolls for something truly irresistible. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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