Dough

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer add yeast and warm water. Let sit for about 1 minute then stir together. Preheat oven to 200F.
2. Add apple juice, granulated sugar, salt, egg, vanilla extract, butter and one and a half cups of the flour. Mix until completely combined.
3. Add in the remaining 1 1/2 - 2 cups of flour with a wooden spoon.
4. Attach dough attachment to mixer and mix for 5 minutes. Every minute or so I took the dough out and kneaded in with my hands. While dough is in the mixer spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Once the dough has been kneaded for 5 minutes transfer to the greased bowl.Cover with a clean dishtowel.
5. Turn the oven off and place the bowl into the oven. Let the dough raise for 1-1 1/2 hours until it has doubled in size.

Apple Filling

1. In a small saucepan combine 2 tbsp of butter and sliced apples. Cook for 5-8 minutes until apples have softened. Place into a bowl and in the fridge to cool.
2. Once dough has risen on a clean and floured surface roll out the dough to a 15X9 rectangle. Make sure to roll the dough out evenly. Place parchment paper on the bottom of a 9X13 inch baking pan and spray with baking spray.
3. In a small bowl combine dark brown sugar and cinnamon. Use remaining 6 tbsp butter and spread all over the dough. Sprinkle half of the brown sugar mixture on top of butter, then layer apples all over. Sprinkle remaining brown sugar mixture.
4. Roll the dough VERY tightly. Slice into 1 inch rolls, you will get about 15 rolls. Take each roll and squeeze together. Place in prepared pan. At this point I placed a tea towel on top of the rolls and let them sit on the counter over night. (You could let the rolls raise for another 1 1/2 hours if you don't want to wait over night)
5. Preheat oven to 375F and cover rolls with foil. Cook for 20 minutes and take the foil off and bake for 5-10 more minutes until golden brown.
6. Let cool for 15 minutes on a wire rack.

Cream Cheese Frosting

1. In a bowl mix cream cheese and butter for 3 minutes. Add powdered sugar, vanilla and heavy cream and beat for 3-4 more minutes.
2. Slather all over cinnamon rolls. Drizzle salted caramel over rolls.