Roll With It

Company's coming? Bake a batch of these apple-stuffed delights

- NICOLE HOPPER

Apple Cinnamon Rolls

ACTIVE 1 HOUR - TOTAL 2 HOURS. 50 MIN., INCLUDING 1 HOUR, 30 MIN. RISING

SERVES 9

1 (4-oz.) envelope instant yeast (about 21/4 tsp.)

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface

1 cup packed light brown sugar, divided

1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided

1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature

5 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted and cooled

1 cup apple cider, warmed (100° to 110°F), divided, plus more as needed

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, warmed (100° to 110°F), divided

3 medium apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled and finely chopped (4 cups)

2 tsp. cornstarch

4 1/2 tsp. apple pie spice, divided

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 oz. cream cheese, softened

2 1/2 Tbsp. powdered sugar