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Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling

Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling
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Indulge in the warmth and comfort of homemade Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling. These fluffy rolls are lovingly filled with sweet, spiced apples, reminiscent of your favorite apple pie. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they will fill your kitchen with a delightful aroma that beckons family and friends to the table. With their make-ahead convenience and customizable flavors, these rolls are bound to become a cherished family favorite. Whether drizzled with cream cheese frosting or enjoyed plain, each bite is a cozy embrace of flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 2/3 cups diced Gala apple
  • 1/4 cup apple butter
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup bread flour
  • 3 2/3 cups bread flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/3 cup whole milk (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons apple butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling by cooking diced apples with apple butter, sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until tender.
  2. For the dough, create tangzhong by mixing water and bread flour over low heat until thickened. Combine remaining ingredients for dough in a bowl and knead until smooth.
  3. Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread softened butter before sprinkling on brown sugar and cinnamon. Spread your apple filling evenly over this layer and roll it up tightly.
  4. Slice the rolled dough into equal pieces and let rise in a greased baking dish until puffy.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Frost warm rolls with cream cheese frosting made from whipped butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and apple butter.

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