2lbsapplessmall dice, I use Granny Smith, Honeycrisp or Opal Apples
2tablespoonunsalted butter
1tablespoonapple pie seasoning
2tablespoonbrown sugar
½teaspoonpure vanilla extract
½teaspoonfresh lemon juice
¼teaspoonkosher salt Diamond Crystal
Cinnamon Rolls
3¾cupsall purpose flour you may need more, depending on the dough
⅓cupgranulated sugar
¾teaspoonkosher salt
2¼teaspooninstant yeastequal to 1 packet
6tablespoonunsalted buttermelted then cooled to 115°F
¾cupwarm water115°F
½cupbuttermilk115°F
1eggroom temp
⅓cup heavy creamslightly warmed
Filling
6tablespoonunsalted butter
½cupbrown sugar
1teaspoonapple pie seasoning
2tsp cinnamon
Butter Sauce
½cupunsalted butter
½cupgranulated sugar
½cupheavy cream
½teaspoonpure vanilla extract
½tsp kosher salt Diamond Crystal
Instructions
Making the Apple Pie Filling
Heat a large skillet over medium heat with the diced apples and butter
Once the butter melts, add remaining apple pie filling ingredients. Stir around, turn down to medium-low heat and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and set aside
Making the Dough
Whisk 2 cups of the flour, sugar, salt and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer then attach it to the mixer, fitted with the dough hook
Melt butter in the microwave then let it cool to 115°F
Heat water and buttermilk to 115°F then add butter, water, buttermilk and egg to the flour mixture and mix until combined, scraping the sides down. About 1-2 minutes
Add remaining flour, mix together on low. Once combined turn mixer to low-medium speed for about 7 minutes, until dough is soft but not too sticky and pulls away from the sides into a ball
Spray a bowl with non-stick cooking spray then set the dough ball in it, cover with a towel and let rise in a warm area for 1 hour
Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to a rectangle 12'x16", about ¼ inch thick
Filling the Rolls
Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 13x9 pan
Spread the room temp butter over the dough from edge to edge
Stir the brown sugar, apple pie spice and cinnamon together then sprinkle it evenly over the dough
Spread the cooked apples over the dough
Roll the dough starting from the longer side, tightly into a log. Trim the edges off so dough is as even as possible
Cut the log in half then cut each of those pieces in half so you have 4 pieces. Cut each of the 4 pieces into 3 even pieces to make 12 total
Place rolls in the greased pan. Cover and let it rise in a warm spot for 20 minutes
Pour warm (not hot) cream over the top of the risen rolls then bake for 30 minutes. Baking time can vary depending on roll size but be sure not to overbake them or you'll end up with dry rolls
Making the Butter Sauce
Add all sauce ingredients to a medium sauce pot. Bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally. Continue at a low simmer for 8-10 minutes until sauce has thickened
Pour warm sauce over rolls when they come out of the oven and serve immediately