Ingredients
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup 2% milk1/4 cup apple cider or juice1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup butter, softened, divided1 large egg, room temperature2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts3 teaspoons ground cinnamonAPPLE CIDER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:2 cups apple cider or juice1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine 2-1/4 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the 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 a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Spread remaining butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine the apples, brown sugar, walnuts and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter.
Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices. Place cut side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 325°.
Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. For frosting, place cider and cinnamon stick in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick; cool cider.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners’ sugar and reduced cider; beat until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.
