The fall can be a great time for baking all sorts of delicious treats. With the abundance of apples, this is a great time to be able to use apples in a unique way. Here’s a fun twist for a weekend treat for all those in your house hold!

Giant Apple Cinnamon Bun

This is a great fall treat for breakfast. Have this treat with a great cup of coffee!

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Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Equipment

1 Sauce Pan
Measuring Cups
Tablespoons and Teaspoons
Mixing bowl/ Kitchen Aid
1 Baking Dish

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3 Eggs

For the Filling

3 large apples peeled, cored, and diced (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tbs unsalted butter, melted

For the Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter over low heat until the butter is melted. Let it cool to lukewarm.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
Add the lukewarm milk mixture and eggs to the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined.
Gradually add the remaining 2 cups of flour until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it's smooth and elastic. You may need to add a little more flour if the dough is too sticky.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

Prepare the Filling:

While the dough is rising, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl.

Assemble the Cinnamon Bun:

Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down, and roll it out on a floured surface to a large rectangle, approximately 18×24 inches.
Brush the melted butter over the entire surface of the dough.
Spread the apple filling evenly over the dough.

Roll the Dough:

Carefully roll the dough into a log, starting from one long edge.
Slice the log into 12 equal-sized rolls.

Bake:

Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover with a kitchen towel and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the cinnamon bun for 30-35 minutes, or until it's golden brown and the apples are soft.

Make the Glaze:

While the cinnamon bun is baking, prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Adjust the milk amount to achieve your desired consistency.

Finish and Serve:

Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon bun as soon as it comes out of the oven.
Serve the giant apple cinnamon bun while it's still warm and gooey.

Notes

Enjoy your delicious homemade giant apple cinnamon bun! It’s perfect for sharing and a great treat for any occasion.

Keyword apple, breakfast, cinammon rolls, fall

Tell me how this recipe made it into your weekend routines! I’d love to see how you all loved this one.