Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

You’re in for a treat! 🍎 These Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls combine everything you love about warm cinnamon rolls with gooey apple pie filling—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

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🍎 Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

🧺 Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for kneading)

• 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast

• 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

• 2 large eggs

• 1/2 tsp salt

For the Apple Pie Filling:

• 2–3 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1/3 cup brown sugar

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)

• 1 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (to balance sweetness)

For the Cinnamon Sugar Layer:

• 1/3 cup brown sugar

• 2 tsp cinnamon

• 2 tbsp butter, softened

For the Glaze (Optional but recommended):

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tbsp milk or cream

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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🔧 Instructions

1. Make the Dough

• In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

• Add sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt. Mix well.

• Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.

• Knead on a floured surface for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.

• Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1–1.5 hours (until doubled in size).

2. Make the Apple Pie Filling

• In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.

• Cook for 5–7 minutes until apples are soft.

• Stir in cornstarch and cook another 1–2 minutes until thickened.

• Let cool completely.

3. Assemble the Rolls

• Roll dough into a large rectangle (about 16×12 inches).

• Spread softened butter on the dough.

• Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar + cinnamon mixture.

• Spoon the cooled apple filling evenly over the top.

• Roll tightly from the long side and slice into 12 equal rolls.

4. Second Rise

• Place rolls in a greased 9×13 baking dish.

• Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.

5. Bake

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

6. Make the Glaze

• Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.

• Drizzle over warm rolls just before serving.

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💡 Tips

• Want to shortcut? Use store-bought cinnamon roll dough and just add the apple pie filling!

• Add chopped pecans or walnuts for texture.

• These freeze well—just reheat and glaze when ready to eat.