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Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
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Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with these Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls. Combining the comforting warmth of freshly baked cinnamon rolls with the sweet, spiced goodness of apple pie, this recipe is perfect for brunch or dessert. The tantalizing aroma of baked apples and cinnamon will fill your kitchen, making these rolls an irresistible treat for family gatherings or cozy mornings at home. With an easy-to-follow preparation method and customizable ingredients, you can adjust sweetness and spice levels to suit your taste. Enjoy these warm, fluffy rolls drizzled with creamy icing for a deliciously satisfying experience.

Ingredients

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  • 2 packs Pillsbury Grands cinnamon rolls
  • 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
  • 5 tbsp butter (for streusel topping)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup melted butter (for icing)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2–1 tsp cinnamon (based on your preference)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (dissolved in 3 tbsp water)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a muffin tin with softened butter.
  2. Press each cinnamon roll into the muffin cups, forming cavities for filling.
  3. Prepare the apple filling by mixing sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, melted butter, and cornstarch dissolved in water.
  4. Microwave or stovetop heat the apple mixture until thickened.
  5. Fill each cinnamon roll cavity with apple filling using a slotted spoon to remove excess syrup.
  6. Combine streusel topping ingredients until crumbly; sprinkle over filled rolls.
  7. Bake for about 15 minutes, covering loosely with foil for the first five minutes.
  8. While baking, whisk together icing ingredients until smooth.
  9. Allow rolls to cool slightly before drizzling icing over them.

Nutrition

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