Cinnamon Apple Rolls

Name: Cinnamon Apple Rolls
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup water; 3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening; 2/3 cup buttermilk; 3 cups shredded peeled tart apples; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

14 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
2/3 cup buttermilk
3 cups shredded peeled tart apples
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water, apple juice, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until liquid is reduced to about 2 cups. Set sauce aside.
2

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Roll into a 14x12-in. rectangle.
3

In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients. Spread over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting from a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices. Place cut side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; pour sauce over rolls.
4

Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Serve warm.