Apple Carnival Buns Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Carnival Buns

• Hot Roll Mix
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• Skim Milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Apple Carnival Buns

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare your favorite roll dough mix according to package directions. Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon to the dry ingredients before adding the liquids.
3. In a medium bowl, combine 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced), 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Gently fold in 1/2 cup raisins.
4. Divide the prepared roll dough in half. Roll each half into a 16x8 inch rectangle.
5. Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut each rectangle into 16 (4-inch) squares.
6. Place 1 tablespoon of the apple filling in the center of each square.
7. Bring the four corners of each square together, pinching them firmly to seal and create a bun shape.
8. Place the buns, seam-side down, onto the prepared baking sheet.
9. Cover the baking sheet loosely with plastic wrap and let the buns rise for 20 minutes.
10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the buns are puffed and golden brown.
11. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
12. While buns cool, prepare the icing: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the icing over the cooled buns.