Apple & Pear Cinnamon Buns Recipe

1.  In a small bowl, add the active dry yeast, lukewarm milk and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Allow yeast to bloom for 10 minutes. 

2.  In a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment, add the yeast mixture, cinnamon, flour, vanilla extract, salt and brown sugar. 

3.  Mix for 6 – 8 minutes, starting on low and gradually increasing to medium-high speed when dough begins to form. Add butter, 1 tbsp. at a time.

4.  Add dough to a well-oiled bowl and cover with a towel or plastic wrap. Allow dough to rise for an hour in a warm place until it has doubled in size.

5. While dough is rising, chop the pears and apples and add sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to a saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.

6. Reduce heat to medium low and add ¼ cup water and simmer until pears and apples are soft. Set aside and allow to cool.

7. Preheat oven to 175 °C.

8. Add dough onto a floured work surface and roll into a 45 x 30 cm rectangle. 

9. Add pear and apple filling to dough and spread evenly across. Roll dough into the log and cut into 4 cm pieces and add to a baking pan.

10.Cover with a towel and let rise for 30 minute.

11. Bake for 25 minutes, until golden brown. 

12.While dough is rising, prepare maple cinnamon glaze; stir together maple, cinnamon and nutmeg until well blended.

13.Pour glaze on when rolls are warm, then allow to cool.