Apple Cinnamon Rolls (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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1 can refrigerated cinnamon rolls (with icing included).
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3 medium apples, peeled and diced.
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2 tbsp unsalted butter.
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2 tbsp brown sugar.
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1 tsp ground cinnamon.
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¼ tsp ground nutmeg.
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1 tbsp lemon juice.
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½ cup powdered sugar.
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1 tbsp milk.
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¼ tsp vanilla extract.
Instructions:
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In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Stir and cook for 5-7 minutes until the apples soften and the mixture becomes caramelized. Allow the apple filling to cool slightly.
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Preheat the oven according to the cinnamon roll package instructions.
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Slightly unroll each cinnamon roll and spoon a portion of the apple filling onto the dough. Roll the dough back up and place the rolls into a greased baking dish.
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Bake the rolls according to the package directions, typically 15-18 minutes, until golden brown.
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While the rolls are baking, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl to create a smooth glaze. Adjust the milk to achieve your desired consistency.
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Once the rolls are baked and have cooled slightly, drizzle with the included icing from the package or your homemade glaze.
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Enjoy the warm, gooey fusion of apple pie and cinnamon rolls!.
Notes:
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Allow the apple filling to cool slightly before spreading it on the dough to prevent it from being too runny.
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You can use either the included icing or the homemade glaze, depending on your preference.