Easy Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Enjoy the simplicity of Easy Apple Cinnamon Rolls featuring the sweetness of Michigan Apples, a delightful twist on a classic treat.
Recommended Apple Variety:
Braeburn, Cortland, Empire, EverCrisp®, Ida Red, McIntosh, Northern Spy
Ingredients – Apple Cinnamon Rolls:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 tube (8 ounces) crescent dinner rolls
- 1 Michigan Braeburn apple or other Michigan Apple variety of your choice, finely chopped
Ingredients – Maple Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Serving Size:
- Makes 9 rolls
Prep Time:
- 15 minutes
Cook Time:
- 27 minutes
Directions:
- Make the Apple Cinnamon Rolls: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brush a 9-inch cake pan with 1 tablespoon butter. In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Unroll crescent roll dough on work surface. Press and pinch all perforations to seal.
- Evenly brush the dough with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle sugar mixture over butter. Evenly spread chopped apple over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border at the long edges of the dough.
- Starting from one long edge of the dough, roll the dough up into a long tube; pinching edges to seal. If any perforations in the dough have opened, pinch to seal before cutting rolls. Using a sharp knife, cut dough into 9 pieces. Arrange pieces, cut side up, in prepared pan. Flatten each roll slightly.
- Transfer to oven and bake 20 to 22 minutes or until rolls are golden brown and the dough is cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes before transferring rolls to the serving platter.
- Meanwhile, make the Maple Cream Cheese Glaze: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the cream cheese on high for 20 seconds. Add maple syrup and powdered sugar; whisk until smooth. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and serve immediately.
