September 25, 2018 6 min read
September is here! We are ready to celebrate with all things APPLE! Including Apple Cinnamon Buns with Maple Glaze, (think cinnamon rolls + spiced apples + maple glaze) a festive twist on a classic. Unique Apple Cider Baked Donuts, a bite of fluffy dough, topped with a sweet maple glaze, we promise you'll be coming back for more! Tasty Apple Pie Roll Ups that are so easy to make and a super tasty treat. Cinnamon, pecans, apples, all rolled up in a yummy pastry dough and topped with a sweet icing. There isn't a better combination!
Thanks to Kelsey from The Farmer's Daughter, Tiffany from Creme De La Crumb, and Kristie from The Sweet and Simple Kitchen for these perfect recipes to transition into fall! Give them a follow at @kelsey_thefarmersdaughter @cremedelacrumb1 and @thesweetandsimplekitchen for more food fun!
2 pckg dry instant yeast
1 cup whole milk
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, room temp
1/2 cup butter, room temp
4 ¼ cups all purpose flour
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
4 tbsp all purpose flour
1 tbsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped, optional
4 medium apples, cored, and chopped into chunks
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp
¼ tsp ginger
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 1/ 2 cup powdered sugar
3 tbsp maple syrup {+ more if needed}
2 tbsp bourbon (optional)
**If your kitchen is drafty preheat your oven to about 200 degrees, shut it off and place the dough in there to rise as there will be enough residual heat in your oven to keep it nice a warm.
While your dough is rising, prepare your apples.
Core and chop 4 medium apples into chunks that are about ½ - 1 inch thick. Place chopped apples, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and brown sugar into a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Cook until apples just begin to soften - about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
In a small mixing bowl beat together butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until fluffy. Add flour and beat until combined.
Once your cinnamon bun dough has risen, punch dough down and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out into a rectangle that is 1/4 inch thick.
Spread brown sugar filling out across the dough, leaving a 1 inch border at the bottom. Sprinkle prepared & cooled apple chunks and toasted pecans (if using) across the surface of the dough evenly and gently press down into the sugar filling.
Roll dough up jelly-roll style and pinch the end together to seal. Cut into 12 even 1 1/2 inch rolls. Place rolls into two parchment lined baking sheet. Set aside to rise again in a warm place for another 30 minutes.
While your rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and prepare your glaze.
Once rolls have risen for the second time, place them in the center rack of your oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool 5-10 minutes before frosting with maple glaze.
Whisk together powdered sugar and maple syrup (and optional bourbon) until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add 1 tsp of warm water at a time until desired consistency is achieved. If glaze if too thin, add in more powdered sugar 1 tbsp at a time until a thick, yet pourable glaze forms. Pour over warm baked cinnamon buns and enjoy!
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1/4 cup buttermilk (or 1/4 cup of milk with 1/2 tsp of vinegar....let stand for 5-10 minutes before using)
special equipment: donut pan
**Note: These are best on the first day, as they tend to get a bit soggy once you place them in a container.
1 ounce cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil - lightly greased with cooking spray.
Unroll crescent dough and separate crescent triangles out on a clean, flat surface. Divide brown sugar, cinnamon, apple pie spice, and pecans between the triangles.
Core the apple and slice into 1/2 inch wedges (you need one slice per crescent). Dredge apple slices in the melted butter, then place one on each crescent triangle at the wide end. Roll crescents wide end toward pointy end and place on prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10-13 minutes until crescents are golden and apples are tender.
For the icing, cream together cream cheese and butter. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and mix. Add milk 1 teaspoon at a time until consistency is easily pourable. Drizzle over warm crescents and serve.
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