Ingredients for Apple Harvest Cinnamon Rolls
- 4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples
- 1/2 cup apple butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- enough apple juice to achieve drizzling consistency
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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How to Make Apple Harvest Cinnamon Rolls
- In a large bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour and 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast.
- Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, heat and stir together 1 cup milk, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm (105-115°F).
- Add the warm milk mixture to the flour mixture. Add 1 large egg.
- Beat with an electric mixer on low speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Beat on high speed for 3 minutes.
- Using a wooden spoon, gradually add 1 1/2 to 2 cups more all-purpose flour, until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 5-7 minutes).
- Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1-1.5 hours).
- For the filling: In a medium bowl, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter. Stir in 3/4 cup packed brown sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
- Stir in 2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples and 1/2 cup apple butter.
- Set aside.
- Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Divide the dough in half. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- Roll each half into a 12x18 inch rectangle. Spread half of the filling evenly over each rectangle.
- Starting from the short side, tightly roll each rectangle into a log. Pinch the seams to seal.
- Cut each log into six 2-inch pieces.
- Place the rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise for 30-40 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the rolls are still slightly warm, prepare a glaze by whisking together 2 cups powdered sugar with enough apple juice to achieve drizzling consistency. Drizzle over the rolls.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
160g
Fat
42g
Carbs
30g
