Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Experience the delightful fusion of two classic desserts with these Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls. Perfect for autumn, this easy recipe combines store-bought cinnamon rolls with a homemade Granny Smith apple filling, a crumble topping, and a drizzle of cream cheese icing. The result is a delicious treat that fills your home with the warm scents of fall.

Ingredients

🥐 1 tube store-bought cinnamon rolls (with cream cheese icing)

🍏 2 Granny Smith apples (peeled and diced small)
🧈 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
🍯 1/3 cup light brown sugar
🍚 1/4 cup granulated sugar
🌿 1 teaspoon cinnamon
🧂 1/8 teaspoon salt
🌽 1 tablespoon cornstarch
💧 2 tablespoons cold water
🍨 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

🧈 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
🌾 1/2 cup flour
🍚 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

1- Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2- Prepare the Cinnamon Rolls:

Remove the cinnamon rolls from the tube and place them on a baking tray.
Save the icing for later.
Set the cinnamon rolls aside.

3- Make the Apple Filling:

Wash, peel, and dice the apples into small pieces.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt to the skillet. Stir until the sugars dissolve. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
In a small bowl, make a cornstarch slurry by whisking together the cornstarch and cold water.
Pour this mixture over the apples and stir until it thickens (about 1 minute).
Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

4- Prepare the Crumble Topping:

In a bowl, combine the melted butter, flour, and granulated sugar until crumbly.

5- Assemble:

Use the bottom of a 1/3 cup measuring cup to press down in the center of each cinnamon roll, creating a cavity.
Spoon the apple filling evenly into each cavity.
Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the filled cinnamon rolls.

6- Bake:

Place the tray in the oven and bake for 20-23 minutes, or until golden.

7- Finish:

Remove the cinnamon rolls from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool.
Drizzle the cream cheese icing over the top of each roll. If the icing is too thick, thin it out with a little heavy cream.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 23 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Servings: 6 rolls
Calories per Serving: Approximately 350 calories
Macronutrients per Serving: Protein: 3g, Fat: 17g, Carbohydrates: 48g
Equipment: Baking tray, skillet, wire rack, small mixing bowl, measuring cup