Apple Cider Cinnamon Rolls |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Feeling creative, I put an apple spin on a traditional cinnamon roll recipe. The results were yummy! A panful is perfect for a weekend morning in autumn.Kim Forni, Claremont, New Hampshire Ingredients:
3-1/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup sugar |
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
3/4 cup 2% milk |
1/4 cup apple cider or juice |
1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup butter, softened, divided |
1 egg |
2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples |
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar |
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts |
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
apple cider cream cheese frosting: |
2 cups apple cider or juice |
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches) |
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine 2-1/4 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, cider and 1/4 cup butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll into a 15-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Spread remaining butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine the apples, brown sugar, walnuts and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter.
3. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices. Place cut side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
4. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. For frosting, place cider and cinnamon stick in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick; cool cider.
5. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectionersâ sugar and reduced cider; beat until smooth. Spread over warm rolls. Yield: 1 dozen.
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