Apple Cinnamon Buns
Indulge in these sticky delicious Apple Cinnamon Buns, made with soft, fluffy dough, a sweet cinnamon-apple filling, a creamy cream cheese glaze, a sticky apple topping and a drizzle of caramel sauce. Serve as a fall treat or dessert.
Servings: 9 people
Calories: 739kcal
Equipment
- Large Baking dish rectangle
- Clean cloth
- Electric mixer
- Small pots
- Pizza Cutter
Ingredients
Dough
- ½ cup or 113g of Unsalted Butter room temperature
- ½ cup or 120ml of cup Milk warm
- ½ cup or 120 ml of Warm Water
- 2 ¼ teaspoon Active Dry Yeast
- ¼ cup or 50g of Granulated Sugar
- 1 Egg + 2 Egg Yolks
- 1 ½ teaspoon Salt
- 4-4 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour sifted
Filling
- 1 apple peeled, chopped and cored
- 3 tablespoon water
- 5 tablespoon or 70g of butter room temperature
- ¾ cup or 150g of Brown Sugar
- 3 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
- A pinch of Salt
Apple Topping
- 4 large granny smith or any other baking apples peeled, diced and cored
- 3 tbsp of sugar
- ¼ cup or 56 g butter
- ½ cup or 110g of brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon of nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon all spice
- A pinch of salt
- ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch/cornflour
- 2 teaspoon water
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 cup or 225g of Cream Cheese room temperature
- 1 cup or 120g Powdered Sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
- A pinch of Salt
- Caramel topping optional
Instructions
Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar, then whisk in the eggs, melted butter, and milk.
- Stir in the salt and 2 cups of flour using a spatula or wooden spoon until combined. Switch to a dough hook or paddle attachment and gradually mix in the remaining 2 cups of flour. Knead for about 8 minutes, or until the dough forms a smooth ball. If the dough is sticky, add ¼–½ cup more flour as needed.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a clean large oiled bowl. Cover with a clean cloth and let it rise for about 1½ hours, or until it doubles in size.
- Lightly grease your baking dish and set it aside.
- In a small saucepan, cook the apples, water, and sugar over medium heat for 8–12 minutes or until the apples are soft. Mash the cooked apples into a paste using a fork and let it cool completely.
- Once risen, place the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll it into a 16 × 12-inch rectangle.
Filling
- In a bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, cooled apple paste, and a pinch of salt. Spread this mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- Use a pizza cutter or knife to cut the dough into 9–12 equal strips. Roll up each strip and place them in the prepared baking dish, leaving space between each bun. Cover with a cloth and let them rise again for 1½ hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the buns for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Apple Topping
- Add the diced apples to a pan with butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, a pinch of salt, and a little water. Cook on medium heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally or until caramelized.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, icing sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt for 2–3 minutes, until smooth and fluffy.
- Once the buns are baked, spread the frosting on top, spoon over the apple topping, and drizzle with caramel sauce (optional).
- Serve these warm, sticky, and cozy apple cinnamon buns as a delicious fall treat!
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Notes
- Measuring ingredients: For the best results, use a kitchen scale to weigh your ingredients accurately. If you want to use measuring cups, level them off for consistent measurements.
- Wait times: Making cinnamon buns is truly a labour of love that requires a little patience. Set aside enough time for the process, as the dough will need to rise twice before baking.
- Fillings and toppings: While the dough is rising, prepare the filling so it’s ready to use once the dough has doubled in size. About ten minutes before the buns go into the oven, start making the apple topping and cream cheese glaze this way, you can add them right after the buns come out of the oven for the freshest, most delicious finish.
Nutrition
Serving: 329g | Calories: 739kcal | Carbohydrates: 114.48g | Protein: 10.64g | Fat: 28.15g | Saturated Fat: 16.899g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.507g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.776g | Trans Fat: 0.472g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 667mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 6.9g | Sugar: 63.12g | Vitamin A: 1012IU | Vitamin C: 6.6mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 3.8mg