homemade apple pie bagels_________________________Buttery, cinnamon-sugar dusted bagels infused with fresh apple butter with that classic bagel softness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup apple butter, homemade or store bought
- 2 tbsp cinnamon, divided
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 4-4 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
whipped maple cinnamon cream cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Stir 1 tablespoon apple butter into a large bowl with the warm water. Pour in the yeast and let proof for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- To the bowl, stir in the remaining apple butter, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, ginger, clove, and salt. Add 1 cup of flour at a time and stir with a wooden spoon until tacky (not sticky) and the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. After you reach 4 cups, if the dough is still too wet, continue to add flour 1 tablespoon at a time. When the dough reaches the desired consistency, dump onto a clean, lightly floured surface and knead for 5-10 minutes until a smooth ball forms.
- Lightly spray the bottom of the bowl and flip the dough so both sides are oiled. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a tea towel and let rise until doubled, about 60-90 minutes.
- Whisk together the granulated sugar and remaining 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment and sprinkle with cornmeal.
- Punch the dough to release the air and dump onto a clean, floured surface. Divide into 8 equal-sized balls. Poke a hole about 1 inch in diameter in the center of a ball of dough, then set onto prepared parchment. Repeat with remaining balls. Cover and let rise 15 minutes.
- While the bagels rise, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Stir in the brown sugar. When 15 minutes has passed and the water has obtained a rolling boil, uncover the bagels. Working two at a time, place carefully in the boiling water for 45 seconds, flip, then heat 45 seconds more. Drain excess water from the bagels and place back onto the baking sheet.
- Brush the bagels with the beaten egg. Bake 15 minutes. Pull the trays out of the oven and brush with the melted butter, then sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar. Bake an additional 5-10 minutes until risen and golden brown. Let cool. Serve toasted with whipped maple cinnamon cream cheese or additional apple butter, as desired.
whipped maple cinnamon cream cheese
- With a stand or hand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese, maple syrup, and cinnamon until light and fluffy.