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Apple Pie Stuffed Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Apple Pie Stuffed Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
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Delightfully comforting and indulgent, these Apple Pie Stuffed Cinnamon Rolls combine the classic flavors of warm cinnamon rolls with the sweet, spiced apple pie filling, topped with a buttery streusel and drizzled with cinnamon icing. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dessert treat.

Ingredients

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Cinnamon Rolls Base

  • 2 packs Pillsbury Grands cinnamon rolls (5 count each, ideally not the small 8 count)
  • Butter for greasing muffin tin

Apple Pie Filling

  • 4 large apples (2 Honeycrisp and 2 Granny Smith)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 3 tbsp water

Streusel Topping

  • 5 tbsp butter, partially melted
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Cinnamon Buttery Icing

  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2–1 tsp cinnamon (adjust to preference)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Generously grease each muffin cup with softened butter, ensuring they are well coated to prevent sticking.
  2. Shape the Cinnamon Rolls: Press each cinnamon roll into a muffin cup, spreading the dough up the sides to form a cavity for the filling. Avoid overly thick dough at the bottom to allow more apple filling capacity.
  3. Make the Apple Pie Filling: Peel and thinly slice apples, then dice into approximately 1-inch pieces. In a medium bowl, combine apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, melted butter, and dissolved cornstarch. Heat the mixture in the microwave for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the syrup thickens and apples soften. Alternatively, warm on the stovetop in a saucepan.
  4. Fill the Cinnamon Rolls: Using a slotted spoon, carefully spoon the apple mixture into the cinnamon roll cavities, allowing excess syrup to drain to avoid sogginess. Fill each cavity up to the top.
  5. Prepare and Add Streusel Topping: In a bowl, mix together partially melted butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon until large crumbly pieces form. Generously sprinkle and mound the streusel over the apple filling in each roll.
  6. Bake: Bake the filled cinnamon rolls at 400°F for 15 minutes. Cover loosely with foil for the first 5 minutes to prevent over-browning. Rotate the pan halfway through baking to ensure even cooking.
  7. Make the Cinnamon Icing: While baking, whisk together melted butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the cinnamon rolls to cool for 5-10 minutes post-baking. Drizzle the prepared cinnamon buttery icing over the warm rolls and serve immediately for best taste.

Notes

  • Use salted butter for enhanced flavor as per recipe author’s preference.
  • Select firm apples like Honeycrisp and Granny Smith for the best texture and tartness balance.
  • Do not overfill the cinnamon roll cavities to avoid spilling during baking.
  • Microwaving filling is a quick method; alternatively, warming on stovetop works equally well.
  • Adjust cinnamon in the icing to suit your personal taste preference.
  • Covering rolls during initial baking helps prevent burning on top.

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Keywords: apple pie stuffed cinnamon rolls, cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling, apple cinnamon rolls, streusel cinnamon rolls, breakfast cinnamon rolls, apple pie breakfast

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