Apple Cinnamon Rolls Fall Treat (Printable Version)
Cinnamon rolls stuffed with apples and spices make an irresistible treat for cozy autumn days.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
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1 (12.4 ounce) tube refrigerated cinnamon rolls with included icing
→ Filling
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2 cups Granny Smith apples, finely diced
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously coat a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
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Peel and finely dice the apples. In a small bowl, combine diced apples, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Mix until evenly coated.
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Remove cinnamon rolls from packaging. Using a rolling pin or your fingers, flatten each cinnamon roll into a disk approximately 7–8 cm in diameter.
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Fit each flattened cinnamon roll disk into a muffin cup, pressing gently to form a shallow well.
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Fill each cinnamon roll cup with a generous spoonful of prepared apple mixture. Gently press filling to compact it slightly.
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Transfer muffin tin to preheated oven and bake for 13–15 minutes or until cinnamon rolls are golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool in tin for 5 minutes. Drizzle reserved icing over warm apple cinnamon rolls before serving.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
# Additional Notes:
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For best results, use crisp, tart apples such as Granny Smith to balance the sweetness.