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Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Frosting

By: Rosemary Published: Updated on: August 19, 2022

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Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect addition to any breakfast. These no yeast Cinnamon Rolls are fast, easy and filled with delicious homemade Apple Butter, then drizzled with a creamy Maple Frosting.

Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls a quick and easy no yeast dough filled with a yummy Apple Butter filling and topped with a creamy Maple Glaze.

The other day I shared my Stove Top Apple Butter which was quite delicious. The reason I decided to make Apple Butter was because I wanted to make my Mom’s amazing Brown Sugar Pinwheels  and I thought that it would make the perfect filling.

I know a lot of people use it as a dip or as a spread on toast. I actually wanted to make it for the Italian to put on pancakes as a change from Syrup, ah yes the Italian loves his pancakes!

Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls a quick and easy no yeast dough filled with a yummy Apple Butter filling and topped with a creamy Maple Glaze.

The recipe actually made enough for a couple of recipes I have in mind. So I thought this no yeast biscuit dough that my Mom always used for her pinwheels would work perfect with a filling of Apple Butter.

These Cinnamon Buns are so fast and easy to make. No mixer or food processor needed all mixed together in a large bowl, and then gently kneaded to form a soft dough. You don’t even have to refrigerate it.

Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls a quick and easy no yeast dough filled with a yummy Apple Butter filling and topped with a creamy Maple Glaze.

I rolled out the dough then I spread it with the filling, rolled it up and sliced it. Before placing the rounds in a 7 inch cake pan, I buttered the pan and sprinkled a little brown sugar on the bottom. They were baked in about 30 minutes.

While they were cooling I made a delicious Maple Frosting, using some of the Syrup I brought back with me from visiting back home in Canada. If you notice I frosted half. My husband prefers them plain. Save the syrup for the pancakes his is motto!

Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls a quick and easy no yeast dough filled with a yummy Apple Butter filling and topped with a creamy Maple Glaze.

When you are craving a Cinnamon Roll but don’t have the time these Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect solution. Especially when you drizzle them with a little Maple Frosting! Enjoy!

Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls a quick and easy no yeast dough filled with a yummy Apple Butter filling and topped with a creamy Maple Glaze.

Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Frosting

Rosemary Molloy
A quick and easy no yeast dough filled with a yummy Apple Butter filling and topped with a creamy Maple Glaze. 
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 Rolls
Calories 194 kcal

Ingredients
  

FOR THE DOUGH

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk (add the tablespoons of milk one at a time to reach a soft dough)

FILLING

  • 3/4 cup apple butter

MAPLE FROSTING

  • 1/2 cup powdered/icing sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 tablespoon milk (depending on how thick you like it)

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°. Butter and sprinkle with approximately 2 tablespoons brown sugar a 7 inch cake pan.

FOR THE DOUGH

  • In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt, with a pastry blender cut in butter until it resembles coarse crumbs, add milk and with a fork mix until mixture is almost combined, turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently to form a soft dough. Roll dough out to 1/8 inch thickness.
    Spread with approximately 3/4 cup Apple Butter or more if needed, roll and cut into 9 rolls, place in prepared cake pan cut side down and bake for approximately 30-40 minutes or until golden, check with a toothpick for doneness. Let cool.

FOR THE FROSTING

  • In a small bowl combine powdered sugar, vanilla and maple syrup if it is too thick add 1/2 tablespoon of milk, mix until smooth.
    Drizzle cooled cinnamon rolls with Maple Frosting if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal
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  1. Amy says

    If I wanted to make a bulk batch of these, would it be best to just make the recipe over and over again, or can I double/triple the recipe and make them in a 9 x 13 or jelly rolly pan?

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  2. Gwen says

    5 stars
    I have made my first batch, delicious! Is this a recipe I can make ahead of time, and pop in the oven when I’m ready? If so, do you have any storage ideas?

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    • Rosemary says

      Hi Gwen, so glad you liked it. I think as long as you cover the pan with plastic and refrigerate the dough should be fine. Maybe let it sit for 30 minutes out of the fridge before baking. Hope that helps. Happy New Year.

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  3. Ann says

    I’m definitely going to make these for my grandchildren. I really like the idea of no yeast in the dough. I’m never comfortable when a recipe calls for yeast. Thanks for another great recipe.

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