Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

This Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls Recipe is the perfect combination of two favorites- cinnamon rolls and apple pie.

Made with a homemade dough stuffed with apple pie filling, these rolls are gooey, sweet, and full of comfort food goodness.

What are apple pie cinnamon rolls ?

Apple pie cinnamon rolls are cinnamon rolls that are stuffed with apple pie filling before being baked to perfection.

I like how amazing these rolls smell.

Have you tried my Favorite Apple Pie Bars Recipe?

Those apple pie bars are sweet and spicy baked apples on a buttery crust and topped with a vanilla glaze. Both this recipe for apple pie rolls and that recipe for bars are easy and tasty recipes that can be made with apples.

Apple pie spice can give these rolls a true apple pie taste. You can find apple pie spice here.

Why we love apple cinnamon rolls.

These cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling are especially perfect during the fall season. You get both apple pie and warm cinnamon rolls in this fall inspired recipe.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• This recipe is made with common ingredients that are easy to find.
• These rolls are perfect for sharing with others for brunch or a morning gathering.
• The smell of these rolls while they are baking will make your home smell amazing.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as omitting the icing or adding raisins.
• These rolls can really be enjoyed any time of the day.
• Leftovers taste great the next day warmed up or cool.

Ingredients needed to make cinnamon apple pie rolls.

For the dough.

• Active Dry Yeast For leavening the rolls.
• Milk. Room temperature. Whole milk is preferred for moisture.
• Sugar. Granulated white sugar, divided.
• Butter. If you are using unsalted butter you can add a half teaspoon of salt to the flour. The butter should be at room temperature.
• Eggs. Lightly whisked.
• Flour. Regular all purpose.

Filling.

• Butter. Softened to room temperature.
• Light Brown Sugar. Your brown sugar should be packed.
• Flour. A small amount added for texture.
• Apple pie spice Cinnamon can alternatively be used.
• Apple Pie Filling Homemade or store bought.

For the icing.

• Cream Cheese. Full fat works best. It should be at room temperature.
• Butter. Softened to room temperature.
• Vanilla Extract. For a bit of flavor.
• Powdered Sugar. Granular sugar will not work for the icing.
• Milk. Makes the icing spreadable.

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Tips for making the best apple cinnamon rolls.

Apple pie filling is the perfect hack with this recipe. If you really want to use actual apples instead, try using Granny Smith or Fuji apples that have been peeled and sliced.

More helpful tips for you.

1. This recipe can be made ahead of time. Before allowing the final rise, cover the rolls with wrap and place them into your refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
2. I like to place a piece of parchment paper on top of the dough before rolling it out. This will help the dough get smooth without sticking to your rolling pin.
3. Evenly spread the pie filling over the dough to about a half inch on the edges to help keep the filling from spilling out when you roll up your rolls.
4. You can add the icing when the rolls are still somewhat warm. Using a spoon to drizzle or a plastic sandwich bag with a cut corner work well if you do not want to use a piping bag.
5. In a hurry? Skip the dough and use large cinnamon rolls instead.
6. Want to try this recipe with another fruit? Pears or peach pie filling could work in this recipe.

How to make this Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Prep Time: 35 minutes, plus rising time .
Bake Time: 30 minutes .
Servings : 12 cinnamon rolls .

1. Activate the yeast. Heat the milk to about 110f using the method of your choice and then pour it into a large mixing bowl. Add the yeast along with two tablespoons of the sugar to the mixing bowl and allow the yeast to bloom (about 10 minutes).
2. Make the dough. Add the remaining sugar along with the butter and eggs to mixing bowl and mix until combined (a paddle attachment works fine). Then add half of the flour, mix and scrape down the sides of the bowl, and add the remaining flour. You can then switch to a dough hook and mix medium speed until a soft dough forms (about three minutes).
3. Rise. Form your dough into a large ball and then transfer it to a lightly greased bowl, turning once to coat both sides. Then cover the dough with a clean dish towel and allow it to rise doubled (about one and a half hours).
4. Punch the dough. Remove the dough from the bowl, place it onto a floured surface and then punch it down to relieve some of the air. Then cover the dough and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
5. Roll the dough . Use a rolling pin to roll your dough into a rectangle, approximately 20 inches by 10 inches. Then evenly spread the butter over the dough to about an inch from the edges.
6. Add the filling. In a medium bowl, use a whisk to mix together the brown sugar, flour, and apple pie spice (image 2). Then spread the mixture evenly over the buttered dough, leaving the edge bare. Over the brown sugar, use a spoon to evenly spread the apple pie filling, placing the apples into rows (image 3- horizontal on the dough)
7. Roll the dough up. To roll up the dough, start with the wide side closest to you and roll the dough away from you, tucking the apple pie filling into each layer. You can seal the edge by pinching it shut (image 4).
8. Slice the dough. Prepare a casserole dish with nonstick. Then use a serrated knife to evenly slice the dough into 12 rolls before placing the rolls into the prepared baking dish. Cover the baking dish and allow the rolls to rise until doubled again (about 40 minutes).
9. Bake. Preheat your oven to 350 and bake your rolls for 25 to 30 minutes or until the edges begin to brown (image 5).
10. While the rolls are cooling you can combined the remaining ingredients to make your icing (image 6).

Expert Tip👉 The easiest way to get 12 equal sized rolls is to first slice the rolled up dough in half. Then slice each of the halves in half and continue slicing in half until you have 12 rolls.

How to store cinnamon rolls.

Once they have fully cooled, you can store the rolls in an airtight container. When properly stored in the refrigerator, these rolls should keep for about five days. Rolls without the icing can be frozen.

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• Apple Pie Crescent Roll Recipe
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• Chocolate Coated Cauldron Halloween Apples
• Easy Apple Pie Twists Recipe
• Apple Cider Bundt Cake Recipe
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Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls Recipe featuring a simple roll dough stuffed with apple pie filling and topped with cream cheese icing.

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