With a swirl of apple butter, cinnamon, and fresh apple slices, these Apple Butter Sweet Rolls are a sweet, comforting bake for any occasion—morning, noon, or night.
Apple Butter Sweet Rolls
Makes 10
Ingredients
- Master Dough
- ½ cup apple butter
- ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 Pink Lady apple, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 to 4 tablespoons whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Master Dough, and let rise as directed.
- Lightly punch down dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 14x10-inch rectangle. Spread apple butter over dough.
- Spray a 12-inch cast-iron skillet with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over apple butter; top with apple slices. Starting with one long side, roll dough into a log; pinch seam to seal. Slice into 10 rolls. Place rolls in prepared skillet. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75°) until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, beat butter and cream cheese with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla, beating until smooth. Spread glaze over warm rolls.
