APPLE FILLING:

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

CINNAMON- SUGAR FILLING:

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

CINNAMON ROLL DOUGH:

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg

ICING:

• 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted, to remove lumps)
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons milk (more, if needed)

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.

PREPARE THE APPLE FILLING:

• In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apples and sugars. Saute until the apples are slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

PREPARE THE CINNAMON- SUGAR FILLING:

• In a medium bowl, add the filling ingredients (brown sugar, butter and cinnamon) and stir until the mixture is combined and lumpy.

PREPARE THE CINNAMON ROLL DOUGH:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, use a whisk to combine the applesauce, milk, butter and egg. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and use a wooden spoon to combine until well mixed. Remove the dough to a well-floured surface, sprinkling in more flour as needed to make sure the dough isn't sticky. Roll the dough out into a (roughly) 12x8-inch rectangle. Sprinkle the dough with the cinnamon-sugar mixture, then the cooled apples. Roll up the dough log-style. Cut 1-inch slices and carefully place them in the prepared dish, leaving a little bit of space between each roll. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rolls are a nice golden brown.

PREPARE THE ICING:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the icing ingredients until smooth. Spoon the icing over the warm rolls. Serve warm. Leftovers may be stored in a covered container and enjoyed later.