Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls for breakfast, not dessert. My friend Katie and I adapted this butter-free recipe from allrecipes.com (original: "Heavenly Cinnamon Rolls"). It's a healthier variety than a lot of cinnamon rolls, and it is quick, light (as in fluffy), and sweet!
-Laura

Prep time: about 2 1/2 hours (rises twice for 30 mins. each, bakes for 30 mins.)
Yield: 20 small or 12 large rolls

Ingredients

3 T brown sugar, divided
2 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 eggs
3/4 cup applesauce (note: use at room temperature or dough will rise slowly)
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup diced apples (sweeter apples make better rolls)

Directions

1. Stir 1 tablespoon of the sugar and the yeast into the warm water in a small bowl.
2. In another small bowl, whisk together the cinnamon and 2 tablespoons sugar.
3. With stand mixer, beat together the eggs, applesauce, salt, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar in a large bowl. Add the yeast mixture. Beat in half of the flour until no dry spots remain.
4. Change to a dough hook. Stir in the remaining flour, a 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition to form a sticky dough. Allow to knead for about 8 minutes.
5. Spray a large bowl with cooking spray, then place the dough in the bowl. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a large inch rectangle. Spread the honey over the dough (it is hard to actually spread the honey, so try to use honey that drizzles slowly); sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar and apples. Beginning with the long side, roll the dough tightly and cut into 20 pieces (if you roll a smaller rectangle, you can cut 12 rolls instead). Place the rolls into a greased 9x13-inch pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
8. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.