Apple Crisp Cinnamon Rolls

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Apple Crisp Cinnamon Rolls

Apple Crisp Cinnamon Rolls are cinnamon rolls made from scratch, filled with a delicious cinnamon apple pie filling. They’re topped with a brown sugar oat crumble and finished off with a layer of creamy cream cheese icing.

Yield: 18 servings
Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

Cinnamon Roll Dough

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 6 1/2 cups flour, divided
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 packets of instant rapid-rise yeast
  • 2 large eggs

Cinnamon Roll Filling

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsps ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter at room temperature
  • 21 ounces of Apple Pie Filling

Crisp Topping

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup rolled oats, not instant
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced

Cream Cheese Icing

  • 12 ounces cream cheese, (1 ½ packages), softened
  • 1/3 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsps milk

Instructions

Cinnamon Roll Dough:

  1. In a small saucepan, warm the milk and butter until it feels warm to the touch (about 110 degrees).
  2. In your stand mixer, combine the yeast and milk. Whisk and let it sit for one minute.
  3. Add 6 cups of flour, sugar, salt, and eggs to the stand mixer.
  4. Pro tip: Place a clean dish towel over your mixer.
  5. Attach the dough hook and set the mixer to speed 3-4 (low to medium).
  6. Let it mix for 5-7 minutes until the dough forms a non-sticky ball.
  7. Tip: If it sticks, add flour ¼ cup at a time until it stops sticking (up to one more cup).
  8. Take out the dough, grease the stand mixer bowl, and put the dough back in.
  9. Cover the dough with the dish towel you used for the flour in the stand mixer.
  10. Let it sit for 10 minutes while you preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare the filling.
  11. In a medium-sized bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon.
  12. On a large, even surface, sprinkle ½ cup of flour. Roll the dough onto the surface to coat the rolling pin and the surface.
  13. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, about ½ inch thick. If your space is limited, you can do this in two halves.
  14. Spread butter over the dough (using your hands) and sprinkle cinnamon sugar over it.
  15. Take apples from most of the glaze in the can. (Optional: Save glaze for sauce. See Note 2.)
  16. Chop apples in half and evenly distribute them on the dough.
  17. Roll the dough tightly to form a long log, then use a piece of thread to slice it into pieces. The dough will make 18 large cinnamon rolls.
  18. Place the rolls in buttered baking pans or jelly rolls.
  19. Put the rolls in a warm place for 20 minutes (See Note 3).

Crisp Topping:

  1. Mix together flour, ¾ cup sugar, ¾ cup brown sugar, salt, oats, and butter. Mash them together.
  2. Sprinkle this mixture over the cinnamon rolls.
  3. For the cream cheese frosting:
  4. In your stand mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until it becomes creamy.
  5. Add powdered sugar and milk, and continue beating until it becomes light and fluffy.

To Finish:

  1. Bake the rolls for 20 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
  2. Spread the cream cheese frosting (or glaze as noted) evenly on top of the rolls.
  3. Serve them warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Note 1: Pro Tip: Cover your mixer with a clean dish towel.
  • Note 2: If you want, you can save some glaze as a sauce. Just add ¼ tsp ground cinnamon and warm it before using.
  • Note 3: If you have a second oven, heat it to warm when starting the recipe. Turn it off, open the door for a few seconds, then close the door. The remaining warmth is perfect for these rolls.

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Embark on a flavor-filled journey with our Apple Crisp Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful twist on a classic favorite. Envision soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls generously filled with a delectable mixture of spiced apple slices, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Each roll is a harmonious blend of sweet and tart, with the warmth of cinnamon complementing the tender apple filling. Topped with a crisp and buttery crumble, these rolls are a symphony of textures and flavors that evoke the comforting essence of apple crisp. Drizzled with a sweet glaze, our Apple Crisp Cinnamon Rolls are a delectable treat that brings the cozy flavors of fall to your table.