Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

If you love the warm, comforting flavors of classic cinnamon rolls and the sweetness of apple pie, this recipe is the perfect combination of both! These apple pie cinnamon rolls are made with a rich dough that’s soft, fluffy, and packed with brown sugar and cinnamon. The addition of fresh apples makes these rolls feel extra special, and the luscious cream cheese glaze takes them over the top. Serve these on Christmas morning, for a special brunch, or just to treat yourself to a delicious homemade breakfast.

How do you make apple pie cinnamon rolls?

Rolls

1. Activate the yeast. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of warm water and 1/2 cup of warm milk (not hot!). Add 2 tablespoons of instant yeast and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Stir to combine, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly. If the mixture doesn’t bubble, the yeast is not longer active, and you’ll need to start over.
2. Make the dough. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of melted butter, 3 eggs, and 1 tablespoon of fine sea salt. Stir until combined on low speed. Add the activated yeast mixture and mix until incorporated.
3. Add the flour. Gradually add 7 cups of all-purpose flour, kneading on low speed until the soft dough forms. If the dough is sticky, add a little extra flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
4. First Rise. Place the dough in a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm oven or a warm spot for 2-3 hours, or until doubled in size.

Filling

1. Make the cinnamon filling. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of ground cinnamon, and 1/4 cup of cornstarch. Mix well and set aside.
2. Make the apple pie filling. Peel and dice 6 fresh apples into bite-sized pieces. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the apples, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of fine sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Heat for a few minutes until the apple juices release. Add 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Stir and cook for 5 minutes, until the the filling thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool.
3. Roll and fill the dough. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Spread 1/2 cup of melted butter evenly over the dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon filling evenly, followed by the cooled apple pie filling.
4. Shape the Rolls. Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a spiral. Use a sharp knife or dental floss to cut the roll into 16 equal pieces. Place the rolls into two greased 9×13 pans, cover lightly with plastic wrap, and let them rise for another 2 hours until puffy.

Bake

1. Bake the rolls. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the rolls for 27-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the centers are set.
2. Make the frosting. Add 8 ounces of softened cream cheese in a medium bowl, 1 cup of softened unsalted butter, 5 cups of powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Whip the frosting on medium speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
3. Frost the Rolls. Once the rolls are done baking, spread the frosting on top while still warm. The cream cheese icing will melt slightly, creating a delicious glaze.

How to Store Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Store any leftover apple pie cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can also refrigerate them for up to 5 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.

Can you make these ahead of time?

To make these rolls ahead of time, prepare the dough and assemble the rolls. Cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Let them rise the following day before baking.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these warm rolls for breakfast or brunch with a cup of hot chocolate. They’re also perfect for a holiday morning treat or to share with family and friends during the festive season.

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Why make apple pie cinnamon rolls?

These apple pie cinnamon rolls are perfect for special occasions like Christmas morning, Thanksgiving brunch, or family gatherings. Their warm cinnamon flavor and apple filling are also great for chilly fall and winter days when you need a comforting homemade treat.

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Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Author: Madison Reid

Total Time: 4 hours hrs 57 minutes mins

Prep Time: 30 minutes mins

Cook Time: 27 minutes mins

Rising Time: 4 hours hrs

Servings: 16 rolls

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These huge, soft apple pie cinnamon rolls are filled with a sweet apple filling and cinnamon sugar goodness and topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or holiday treat, these rolls will fill your home with the irresistible scent of freshly baked bread.

Ingredients 

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Rolls

• 2 tbsp yeast
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup +1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 cup unsalted butter **melted
• 3 eggs
• 1 tbsp fine sea salt
• 7 cups all-purpose flour

Cinnamon Filling

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cinnamon
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter

Apple Pie Filling

• 6 apples
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour

Frosting

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 5 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Rolls

• Add warm water & cream together. Make sure the mixture is warm but not hot, if too hot the yeast will die. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar & yeast. Mix and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it bubbles up. If mixture doesn’t bubble, your yeast is dead and you must start over with new yeast.
• In a standing mixer add 1 cup sugar, butter, eggs & salt. Stir until combined
• Add yeast mixture to standing mixer, stir until combined
• Add flour & knead in mixer until it is 1 ball of dough
• Cover bowl and let sit for 2-3 hours or until doubled in size

Filling

• Once dough has doubled, mix sugars, cinnamon & cornstarch together

Apple Pie Filling

• Peel and chop up the apples into small bite sized bits
• Place the apples in a medium-sized sauce pan over medium heat.
• Add the sugar, brown sugar, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Stir and cook until the apple juices release. About 5 minutes.
• Add the flour and stir over the heat until the sauce has thickened.
• Once thick, remove the apple pie filling from the heat.

Assemble

• Roll out your dough on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle. I like my dough about ¼ inch thick
• Spread the melted butter all over your dough
• Sprinkle sugar mixture and spread until evenly distributed on the dough
• Spread the cooled apple pie filling all over the top of the rolls.
• Roll the dough into a tight spiral
• Cut the dough into large rolls. This recipe only makes 16.
• Place the rolls on 2 light metal, greased 9×13 pans, I put 8 in each pan.
• Cover lightly with plastic wrap and let sit for another 2 hours

Baking

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees, bake for 27-30 minutes until set and lightly golden

Frosting

• While baking, mix all the frosting ingredients in a standing mixer. Whip for 2 minutes until fluffy
• Frost while still warm

Nutrition

Calories: 900kcal Carbohydrates: 135g Protein: 9g Fat: 38g Saturated Fat: 23g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 10g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 131mg Sodium: 545mg Potassium: 230mg Fiber: 5g Sugar: 84g Vitamin A: 1293IU Vitamin C: 3mg Calcium: 103mg Iron: 3mg

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

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