Delicious Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Indulge in the heavenly combination of apple pie and cinnamon rolls with this delicious recipe. The soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls are filled with a sweet apple pie filling, topped with a creamy glaze, and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. These rolls make a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert and will have your home smelling like a cozy bakery. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these mouthwatering apple pie cinnamon rolls.

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp active dry yeast
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp cinnamon sugar (for sprinkling)

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. Add the warm milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
3. Mix well until a soft dough forms.
4. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
6. While the dough is rising, prepare the apple pie filling. In a saucepan, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
7. Cook over medium heat until the apples are tender and the mixture has thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let it cool.
8. After the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air bubbles.
9. Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
10. Spread the apple pie filling evenly over the dough.
11. Starting from the long side, tightly roll up the dough.
12. Slice the rolled dough into about 12 equal-sized pieces.
13. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover it, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
14. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
15. Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
16. While the rolls are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
17. Once the rolls are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
18. Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
19. Serve the apple pie cinnamon rolls warm and enjoy!

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