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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Apple Cinnamon Rolls

    Published: Oct 6, 2016 · Modified: Aug 17, 2021 by Kelly Stilwell · This post may contain affiliate links 2 Comments

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    What could be better than warm Apple Cinnamon rolls with a hint of pumpkin spice on a crisp fall morning?

    When temps start dropping, it's time for cups of hot cocoa, mittens and scarves, and pumpkin spice lattes on the menu at Starbucks!

    What could be better than a warm pumpkin and spiced apple cinnabon on a crisp fall morning? When temps start dropping, we think cups of hot cocoa, mittens and scarves, and pumpkin spice lattes on the menu at Starbucks!

    But don't let Starbucks have all the fun! That pumpkin spice is delicious in so many ways, and these Pumpkin Apple Cinnamon rolls are one of my favorites!

    Perfect for breakfast, you can prepare these the night before and refrigerate so they are ready to pop in the oven.

    Easy to warm up once prepared, this would also make a great afternoon snack with a cup of cocoa or a tall glass of cold milk. Either way, you will watch them disappear!

    Anytime is the perfect time for this better than Cinnabon cinnamon roll recipe!

    Ingredients for Pumpkin Apple Cinnamon Rolls

    Gather your ingredients first to make sure you have everything to make these Pumpkin Apple Cinnamon rolls. There's nothing worse than realizing someone use one of your ingredients before you had a chance to make the recipe you bought it for!

    You'll need whole milk, unsalted butter, rapid rise yeast, flour, regular granulated sugar and confectioners' sugar, an egg, pumpkin puree, an apple, salt, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cream cheese.

    Instructions

    Lightly brush a large bowl with butter, and set aside.

    Heat milk and 3 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter is
    melted and the mixture is warm.

    Transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment. Sprinkle yeast on
    immediately. Let stand until it's a little foamy (about 5 minutes).

    Add flour, granulated sugar, egg, apple, pumpkin and 1 teaspoon of salt.

    Mix on medium-low speed, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl once, until the dough is
    smooth and elastic (about 7 minutes).

    Transfer to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm place until doubled
    in size (about 1-2 hours)

    Brush a 9x13 baking dish with butter, and set aside.

    In a medium bowl, stir together the remaining stick of melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon
    and a large pinch of salt until smooth and fluffy. Set aside.

    Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface.

    Roll out to a 15x12 inch rectangle.

    What could be better than a warm pumpkin and spiced apple cinnabon on a crisp fall morning? When temps start dropping, we think cups of hot cocoa, mittens and scarves, and pumpkin spice lattes on the menu at Starbucks!


    Spread the butter mixture over the dough, leaving a ¼ inch border.

    What could be better than a warm pumpkin and spiced apple cinnabon on a crisp fall morning? When temps start dropping, we think cups of hot cocoa, mittens and scarves, and pumpkin spice lattes on the menu at Starbucks!


    Starting at a long edge, roll up the dough like a jelly roll, then cut crosswise into 15 pieces.

    What could be better than a warm pumpkin and spiced apple cinnabon on a crisp fall morning? When temps start dropping, we think cups of hot cocoa, mittens and scarves, and pumpkin spice lattes on the menu at Starbucks!
    What could be better than a warm pumpkin and spiced apple cinnabon on a crisp fall morning? When temps start dropping, we think cups of hot cocoa, mittens and scarves, and pumpkin spice lattes on the menu at Starbucks!


    Place pieces in a pan, cut-side up, spaced evenly.

    What could be better than a warm pumpkin and spiced apple cinnabon on a crisp fall morning? When temps start dropping, we think cups of hot cocoa, mittens and scarves, and pumpkin spice lattes on the menu at Starbucks!


    Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until Pumpkin Apple Cinnamon rolls are almost doubled in size (about 45-60 minutes)

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake rolls until golden brown and the topping is bubbling around the
    sides of the pan (about 17-20 minutes).

    Let cool in a pan on a wire rack (10 minutes)

    Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (2 minutes), scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

    Add confectioner's sugar, a pinch of salt, and 2 tablespoons of milk and beat until combined, about 1 minute.

    Spread half the glaze over the slightly cooled Pumpkin Apple Cinnamon rolls.

    What could be better than a warm pumpkin and spiced apple cinnabon on a crisp fall morning? When temps start dropping, we think cups of hot cocoa, mittens and scarves, and pumpkin spice lattes on the menu at Starbucks!

    Serve warm with additional glaze if desired.

    Tips for Making Cinnamon Rolls

    To make your dough rise quicker, cover with plastic wrap, roll up in a blanket, and put it in the sun.

    For people who like a bit more spice, add 2 pinches of cayenne pepper to the mix.

    Apple can be grated or pureed (whichever texture you prefer).

    My glaze is really thick. How can I make it thinner so I can drizzle?

    If the glaze is too thick to drizzle, add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time.

    I don't like cream cheese. Is there an alternative?

    For those who don't eat cream cheese, add evaporated milk to confectioner's sugar, vanilla, white/brown sugar and a good amount of butter for a different type of glaze.

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    Below is a printable version so you'll have the ingredients when you head to the store

    Pumpkin Apple Cinnamon Rolls

    What could be better than warm pumpkin apple cinnamon rolls on a crisp fall morning? These delicious rolls are the perfect easy breakfast and make a great afternoon snack with a cup of tea or hot cocoa.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Breakfast or snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 17 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 17 minutes
    Servings: 15 buns
    Calories: 327kcal
    Author: Kelly Stilwell

    Ingredients

    For the Cinnabon Rolls

    • ½ cup whole milk
    • ¾ C unsalted butter room temperature. ¼ C is for brushing dough
    • 2 ¼ teaspoons rapid-rise yeast
    • 3 ½ cups all purpose flour
    • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg room temperature
    • ⅔ cup pure pumpkin puree from 15 ounce can
    • ⅓ cup apple
    • coarse salt
    • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

    For the Glaze

    • 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
    • ½ cup confectioner's sugar
    • 2-3 tablespoons whole milk

    Instructions

    To Make the Cinnabon Rolls

    • Lightly brush a large bowl with butter, and set aside.
    • Heat milk and 3 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm to the touch (about 120 degrees).
    • Transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment. Sprinkle yeast on immediately.
    • Let stand until it is a bit foamy (about 5 minutes).
    • Add flour, granulated sugar, egg, apple, pumpkin and 1 teaspoon of salt.
    • Mix on medium-low speed, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl once, until the dough is smooth and elastic (about 7 minutes).
    • Transfer to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1-2 hours)
    • Brush a 9x13 baking dish with butter, and set aside.
    • In a medium bowl, stir together the remaining stick of melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and a large pinch of salt until smooth and fluffy. Set aside.
    • Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface.
    • Roll out to a 15x12 inch rectangle.
    • Spread the butter mixture over the dough, leaving a ¼ inch border.
    • Starting at a long edge, roll up the dough like a jelly roll, then cut crosswise into 15 pieces.
    • Place pieces in a pan, cut-side up, spaced evenly.
    • Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until the buns are almost doubled in size (about 45-60 minutes)
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake buns until golden brown and topping is bubbling around the sides of the pan (about 17-20 minutes).
    • Let cool in a pan on a wire rack (10 minutes)

    To Make the Glaze

    • Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese on medium high speed until light and fluffy (2 minutes), scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
    • Add confectioner's sugar, a pinch of salt, and 2 tablespoons of milk and beat until combined (1 minute).
    • Spread half the glaze over slightly cooled rolls.
    • Serve warm with additional glaze if desired.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 2114IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Kathy

      August 18, 2017 at 11:34 am

      Did you use applesauce or chopped apple?

      Reply
      • Kelly Stilwell

        August 18, 2017 at 12:42 pm

        Hi Cathy. Chopped apple was used in this recipe. I guess you could use applesauce, but maybe drain it as much as you can. Let me know how it turns out!

        Reply

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