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Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting – Fluffy, Gooey, and Perfect for Fall

These Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls combine warm spiced apple pie filling with fluffy homemade cinnamon roll dough and a maple cream cheese frosting. The perfect cozy fall dessert or brunch recipe that will have everyone obsessed!
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Recipe Type: Breakfast
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cinnamon rolls

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk warm, 100–110°F
  • 3 tsp active dry yeast
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 1 tsp salt

Brown Sugar Filling:

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup homemade apple pie filling see recipe below

Apple Pie Filling:

  • 1 ½ cup apples peeled and finely diced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Maple Cinnamon Icing:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the Dough

  • Warm the milk to 100–110°F. Stir in yeast and let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Add brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  • Slowly add flour and salt. Knead for 8–10 minutes (by hand or mixer) until soft and elastic.
  • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 60–90 minutes, or until doubled in size.

Make the Apple Pie Filling

  • In a saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Stir in diced apples and cook for 10 minutes until softened.
  • Add lemon juice, then stir in cornstarch. Cook another 5 minutes until thickened.
  • Let cool completely before using in the rolls.

Assemble the Rolls

  • Roll risen dough into a 12×18 inch rectangle.
  • Spread softened butter over the dough. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Spread cooled apple pie filling evenly on top.
  • Slice into 12 equal strips, roll tightly, and place in greased 9×13 dish.
  • Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon sugar in the bottom if desired for extra gooeyness.
  • Cover and let rise 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Optional: Pour ¼ cup heavy cream over the rolls before baking for extra softness.
  • Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden and set.

Make the Frosting

  • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Mix in maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon.
  • Slowly add powdered sugar until creamy.

Frost and Serve

  • Spread frosting over warm rolls, top with extra apple pie filling if desired, and dig in!