Toffee Apple Cinnamon Buns

Name: Toffee Apple Cinnamon Buns
Ingredients: 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped; 1 tablespoon thawed apple juice concentrate; 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1-1/4 cups buttermilk; 6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided; 1/4 cup brickle toffee bits; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons thawed apple juice concentrate; 2 tablespoons brickle toffee bits

14 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon thawed apple juice concentrate
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1/4 cup brickle toffee bits
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons thawed apple juice concentrate
2 tablespoons brickle toffee bits

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400°. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine apple and apple juice concentrate; microwave, covered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly. In a small bowl, mix 2/3 cup sugar and cinnamon.
2

In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and remaining sugar. Stir in buttermilk and 2 tablespoons melted butter just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth, 2-4 minutes.
3

Roll dough into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with sugar mixture, apple and toffee bits. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into eight slices.
4

Place in a greased 9-in. square or round baking pan, cut side down. Brush with remaining melted butter. Bake 22-28 minutes or until golden brown.
5

Cool 5 minutes on a wire rack. In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and apple juice concentrate until smooth. Spread over buns; sprinkle with toffee bits. Serve warm.