Homemade Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls

October 09, 2014

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with the best apple butter filling and sweet icing and brown sugar apple topping

DOUGH:
1/2 cup milk
1 packet active dry yeast
1/4 cup sugar
4 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for brushing
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
ROLLS:
1 stick butter, softened (more for the pan)
1/2 cup apple butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon
GLAZE:
2 cups powdered sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
pinch of salt
APPLES:
3 tablespoons butter
1 granny smith apple, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

DOUGH: Warm 1/2 cup water and milk until about 100-110 degrees, put yeast packet in water and add a pinch of sugar. Stir once and set aside, undisturbed, until foamy. About 5 minutes Whisk melted butter,...
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Nutritions

Calories
6774

Sodium
3162mg
131% DV

Fat
342g
527% DV

Protein
82g
165% DV

Carbs
840g
285% DV

Fiber
37g
148% DV

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