Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 hrs
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
9
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Calories
313 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
International
Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling Recipe
Description
This recipe develops the dough by activating yeast in warm almond milk, then mixing with cane sugar, butter, egg, salt, and flour to form a sticky dough. After kneading, the dough rests in a warm spot to rise until it triples in size, ensuring a light texture. Once risen, the dough is rolled out to about a quarter-inch thickness for spreading with a filling made from melted butter, brown sugar, diced RockIt apples, and cinnamon.
After rolling the dough up with the filling, it's sliced into individual rolls and baked until golden brown. The rolls are finished with a frosting made from softened butter, vanilla, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt, adding a smooth, rich layer on top.
These cinnamon rolls combine the tender crumb of yeast rolls with a moist, fruity filling and a sweet, tangy frosting. They make an indulgent breakfast or dessert item, enjoyed fresh but can be stored and reheated gently.
Careful flour handling during kneading is important to avoid tough dough, and the rise time is essential for softness. Using room-temperature egg and milk helps with yeast activation and dough consistency. The recipe notes recommend not over-flouring the dough to maintain fluffiness.
Ingredients
For the rolls
- ½ package yeast approx 1 tbsp, dry
- ½ cup almond milk between 110°F and 115°F, warm
- ¼ cup cane sugar
- 2½ tbsp butter
- 1 egg room temperature
- ½ tsp salt
- 2-2½ cups all-purpose flour
For the filling
- ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- ⅛ cup butter melted
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup apples diced, RockIt variety
For the frosting
- ¼ cup butter softened
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- ⅛ cup cream cheese softened
- ¾-1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- First, we'll make the rolls. Whisk dry active yeast into warm almond milk. The milk needs to be between 110°F and 115°F. Let it dissolve.
- Pour the yeast and milk mixture into a mixing bowl. Then, beat with cane sugar, butter, egg, and salt.
- Gradually add flour into the bowl and fold together until a dough forms. It will be sticky—that's OK.
- Remove the dough from the bowl. Then, knead it on a floured surface for 6-8 minutes.
- Grab a clean mixing bowl and spray with cooking spray. Then, place the dough in the greased mixing bowl, cover with a linen towel, and let rise for 1-2 hours in a warm place.
- After the dough has risen (about 3-4x in size), it's time to punch it down and roll it out. Flour your surface once more. Using a rolling pin, glass jar, or wine bottle, flatten the dough until it's about ¼" thick. It shouldn't be thin enough to see through, but should be thin enough to roll.
- Next, let's assemble the filling. Melt the butter in a small mixing bowl. Then, add light brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Whisk until a paste forms.
- Using a rubber spatula, spread the paste on your dough.
- Dice Rockit™ Apples into tiny pieces. Then, sprinkle onto your dough.
- Starting at the end of your dough, begin to carefully roll it into a log shape. Be sure to do this slowly to ensure the apples don't get "pushed" out of the roll. However, if that happens, place the apple pieces on the dough you haven't rolled yet to sneak them back in.
- Then, using a serrated knife, slice the rolled dough into 9 cinnamon rolls.
- Now, let's get ready to bake. Preheat the oven to 350°F and layer a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper. Then, spray with cooking spray.
- Place Rockit™ Apple Cinnamon Rolls into the pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until outside of the dough starts to turn golden brown.
- While the rolls bake, let's make the frosting. Gather all ingredients into a mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
- Once Rockit™ Apple Cinnamon Rolls are done baking, top with icing and enjoy!
Notes
- Store cinnamon rolls in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in 30-second microwave intervals to refresh.
- Avoid using excess flour when rolling out dough to keep rolls tender and prevent dryness.
- Ensure the dough rises adequately to achieve a fluffy texture; insufficient rising leads to denser rolls.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cinnamon roll | |
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 192mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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