Sourdough Cinnamon Roll Apple Roses

Learn how to make these show-stopping sourdough apple cinnamon roll roses -beautiful, fluffy, and full of cozy fall flavors.

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 35

Additional Time 7

Total Time 8 5

Servings 5 rolls

Calories 193

In a stand mixer, combine all the ingredients except the flour, and mix on high speed using a dough hook until everything is thoroughly incorporated.
Slowly add in the flour, beginning with 135 grams, and mix on low speed. After a few minutes, gradually add more flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and forms into a ball. This can take about 5 to 15 minutes.
Transfer the dough to a large greased bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and allow to rise for about 6 hours or until it has increased in volume at least 75%. Place the bowl in a warm spot to speed up the process slightly, or let it rise overnight on the counter.
Turn the risen dough out onto a clean surface and rest for 10 minutes while preparing the filling.

Halve and thinly slice the apples, then microwave them for about a minute until slightly softened.
In a small bowl, combine the filling ingredients and mix well. It should resemble a thick paste.

Roll out the dough into a rough rectangle shape about 14x8 inches (36x20 cm). I always just eyeball it.
Spread the filling evenly over the dough, then place the apple slices (overlapping them slightly) along the longer edge of each pastry piece. Use a pastry cutter to slice 5 even strips for each roll.
Sprinkle generously with cinnamon, and then fold the dough over the apples and roll up the pastry to form a rose shape.
Grease a muffin pan with butter or oil, or line it with parchment paper. Place each rose into the prepared muffin tin and rise a second time until slightly puffy. This takes about 30 minutes to an hour.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly and enjoy! Optional: sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Make sure to generously grease the muffin pan so the rolls don't stick. I sometimes like to sprinkle a light dusting of flour over the butter, too.
This recipe makes 5 apple cinnamon rolls.
If you don't have a microwave, you can soften the apple slices by baking them for a few minutes in the oven.
If you do not have a stand mixer, you can make this recipe by hand; it just takes a little extra elbow grease.

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