Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 batch Quick Stovetop Apple Pie Filling ( or 1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling)
• ⅓ cup butter (softened )
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• ⅓ cup powdered sugar
• ½ tablespoon water
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup warm water
• 1 package active dry yeast (or 2 ¼ teaspoon)
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar (plus 1 teaspoon)
• ¾ cup milk
• ⅓ cup butter
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs (room temperature)
• 4 to 4 ½ cups all purpose flour ( divided)

Steps

1. 1

   Grease a 9x13" pan and set aside. Chop the apples in the filling and set aside.

2. 2

   Combine water, yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl. Let sit 10 minutes or until foamy.

3. 3

   Combine milk, butter, remaining sugar, and salt in a saucepan and heat to 120-130°F. Place 2 cups flour in a stand mixer. Add eggs, milk mixture and yeast mixture. Mix until combined.

4. 4

   Using a dough hook, add remaining flour, ½ cup at a time to form a soft dough that pulls away from the side of the bowl. You may not use all of the flour.

5. 5

   Remove dough from the bowl and knead on a lightly floured surface until dough is smooth and elastic (approx. 8 mins).

6. 6

   Place in a greased bowl in a warm spot and cover with a towel for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

7. 7

   On a floured surface, roll out bread dough into an 18″x9″ rectangle.

8. 8

   Cover the dough with a thin layer of butter. In a small bowl combine brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle it over the rolled dough. Top with apple filling.

9. 9

   Roll the dough into a log (it should be 18″ long). Slice into 12 pieces. Place the rolls in the pan and cover with parchment paper and a dishtowel. Place in a warm area to rise (about 60 minutes).

10. 10

    Once risen, preheat oven to 375°F. Bake 22-27 minutes or until golden. Cool slightly.

11. 11

    In a small zippered bag, mix the glaze ingredients together. Snip off the corner and drizzle over top.

12. 12

    Serve warm.