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Apple Cinnamon Buns
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Apple Cinnamon Buns

Delicious Apple Cinnamon Buns - A perfect blend of apple and cinnamon flavors in every bite. Enjoy these homemade buns for breakfast or as a sweet dessert treat. Satisfy your taste buds with this delightful recipe!
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time2 hours 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cinnamon buns
Servings: 12 buns
Calories: 475kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Dough

  • 3/4 cup milk lukewarm
  • 2 1/4 tsp Yeast 1 package
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

Filling

  • 1/3 cup salted butter softened enough to spread
  • 1 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg
  • 4 medium apples I used gala. Granny smooth would work as well, peeled, cut into eighths, and sliced into 1/4 inch pieces.

Icing

Instructions

  • Warm milk and add to a small bowl. Sprinkle in yeast and a teaspoon of sugar. Set aside for 5-7 minutes to allow the yeast to bloom.
  • With an electric mixer, mix together butter and sugar. Add eggs. Mix. Add flour, half at a time, mixing well.
  • If you have a dough hook, use it for the next step.
  • Pour yeast mixture into flour mixture. Mix until well combined. You can continue to knead with a dough hook, or place on a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for approximately 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, add a teaspoon of olive oil and put the dough into it to rise. Cover and place in a warm place for 35-45 minutes.
  • Make the filling by mixing together cinnamon, brown sugar, and nutmeg. Slice apples.
  • Once the dough has doubled in size, place it on a lightly floured surface. With a rolling pin, roll out to a rectangle, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
  • Spread softened butter evenly onto dough, leaving edges free of butter. Sprinkle topping mixture evenly onto the butter. Add apple slices.
  • Carefully roll the dough up. Cut into 1 1/2 inch slices. Place in one or two 9x13 baking dishes, 2-3 inches apart. Cover and set in a warm place again for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 35 degrees F. Bake buns 35-40 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Once slightly cooled, overturn buns onto a baking sheet or dish large enough to hold the buns.
  • To make the icing, beat cream cheese and icing sugar until smooth. Add vanilla. Add milk, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Pour onto buns.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

-best served warm. Heat for 15-17 seconds in the microwave.
-ooey-gooey, fluffy, and flavourful

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 549IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 3mg