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A full pan of warm, golden-brown cinnamon rolls generously topped with glossy caramelized apple pie filling.

Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

These delightful Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls combine the warm, comforting flavors of apple pie with the soft, sweet indulgence of classic cinnamon rolls. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or a decadent dessert, they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 2.25 tsp instant dry yeast
  • 120 g sugar
  • 240 ml lukewarm milk
  • 60 g unsalted melted butter cooled to room temperature
  • 1 egg at room temperature
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract or essence
For the Apple Filling
  • 900 g apples Pink Lady, Fuji or Royal Gala recommended
  • 60 g unsalted butter
  • 170 g brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp water

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, yeast, and sugar. Add lukewarm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  2. Make the Apple Filling: Peel, core, and dice the apples. In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, cornstarch, salt, and water. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until apples are tender and the sauce has thickened. Let cool completely.
  3. Assemble the Rolls: Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle (approx. 12x18 inches). Spread the cooled apple filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border on one long edge. Tightly roll the dough from the opposite long edge into a log. Slice the log into 12 equal pieces.
  4. Bake: Arrange the sliced rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover loosely and let rise again for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Serve warm.

Notes

For an extra touch, drizzle with a simple cream cheese glaze or a powdered sugar icing once the rolls have cooled slightly.