Apple Cinnamon Rolls

"These cinnamon rolls are free of dairy and refined sugar and made in under an hour using instant yeast. They're filled with tender apples and warm spices, making them the perfect fall treat! Overnight instructions also included...."

INGREDIENTS
3–4¼ cups (405g–570g) unbleached all-purpose flour, just enough to form a soft dough plus a little more for dusting (can use up to half whole-grain flour—spelt, einkorn, or whole wheat, if you'd like)
2¼ teaspoon (.25oz packet) rapid rise or instant yeast
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup (177ml) warm almond milk or other milk of choice (approximately 110º F)
½ cup (118ml) warm water (approximately 110º F)
⅓ cup (80ml) avocado oil or other oil
¼ cup (60ml) maple syrup, cane sugar, or other sweetener of choice
½ cup (113g) softened butter, separated (can use dairy-free)
¾ cup (110g) coconut sugar or brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg
pinch of ginger
4 apples, peeled, cored, and diced small (I used granny smith and gala)
⅓ cup water
4 oz. cream cheese or mascarpone (can use dairy-free)
4 oz. softened butter (can use dairy-free)
3–4 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (can use more or less sweetener, to taste)
splash of vanilla
pinch of cinnamon, optional
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