Apple Cider Cinnamon Rolls

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• APPLE CIDER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
• 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup 2% milk
• 1/4 cup apple cider or juice
• 1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup butter, softened, divided
• 1 egg
• 2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
• 1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 cups apple cider or juice
• 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, combine 2-1/4 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In small saucepan, heat milk, cider and 1/4 cup butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form soft dough (dough will be sticky).

Turn onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll into 15x10-in. rectangle. Spread remaining butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine apples, brown sugar, walnuts and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter.

Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices. Place cut side down in greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and let rise in warm place for 30 minutes.

Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. For frosting, place cider and cinnamon stick in small saucepan. Bring to boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick; cool cider.

In large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners’ sugar and reduced cider; beat until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.