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Vanilla Cinnamon Apple Sticky Buns

What is the perfect fall recipe? We have one for you: Vanilla Cinnamon Apple Sticky Buns! These delicious buns are the perfect way to celebrate the fall season.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine American, Chinese, French
Servings 20 Sticky Buns
Calories 351 kcal

Ingredients
  

BUNS:

  • 2 cups Milk
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • ½ cup Oil
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Bean Paste
  • 4 tsp Active Dry Yeast
  • 4 cups Flour
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Baking Soda
  • ½ tsp Baking Powder
  • ½ cup Melted Butter
  • 2-4 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp Vanilla Bean Paste

STICKY TOPPING:

  • 1 stick Butter
  • 1½ cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Dark Brown Corn Syrup
  • 2 tbsp Heavy Cream or milk
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Bean Paste
  • 1 Green Apple peeled and diced
  • Chopped Pecans optional

FROSTING:

  • 1 package cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Juice from 1 Lemon Wedge

Instructions
 

  • Start with the Bun Dough: Heat milk, sugar, oil, and vanilla bean paste in a sauce pan until warm, do not bring to boil.
  • Pour into large bowl and add in yeast and flour.
  • Stir together gently until combined.
  • Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm dark place for 1 hour.
  • Knead in the salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  • Set aside.
  • Start the sticky topping: Place stick of butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, heavy cream, and vanilla paste in a saucepan over low heat.
  • Combine sauce together well and bring to a boil for 30 seconds and remove from heat.
  • Pour into 2 round cake pans or two 8×8 baking dishes.
  • Sprinkle the diced apple and pecans on the sticky topping.
  • Split dough in half and roll out one half into a large rectangle.
  • Cover with half the melted butter, 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste, and 1-2 tbsp of cinnamon.
  • Roll up lengthwise into a long roll and slice into even sized buns.
  • Place buns in 1 pan and repeat for the second half of the dough.
  • Allow buns to rise in pan for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Cover buns with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil during last 5 minutes of baking.
  • Prepare frosting by combining all 6 ingredients in a mixing bowl
  • Whip them up into a delicious frosting.
  • Once Buns are done baking, immediately invert the baking pan on a serving plate
  • serve warm!
  • Cheer

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Notes

For truly sticky sticky buns, double the topping.
Making baklava is a fun and rewarding activity that can be enjoyed by all. From preparing the dough to making the filling to assembling and baking, each step of this delicious treat is essential for success. Once you have finished baking your baklava, glaze it with a mixture of honey and water or syrup for added flavor! Finally, pair your freshly made baklava with a hot cup of coffee or tea for an even better experience. Now that you know how to make baklava at home, why not try it out? Go ahead and give it a go - you won't regret it!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 476mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 352IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple, buns, cinnamon, vanilla
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