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Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls


  • Author: Jackson Walker
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 9 - 12 1x

Description

Warm, gooey, and bursting with cinnamon-spiced apple filling—these rolls are like a cozy autumn hug. Swirled with love and finished with sticky caramel sauce, they’re the ultimate fall baking treat.


Ingredients

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For the Dough:

¾ cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)

2¼ tsp active dry yeast

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 egg + 1 egg yolk

¼ cup melted butter

3 cups all-purpose flour

½ tsp salt

For the Filling:

2 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped

⅓ cup brown sugar

2 tsp ground cinnamon

¼ cup softened butter

For the Caramel Sauce:

½ cup brown sugar

¼ cup butter

2 tbsp heavy cream

Pinch of salt

Optional: ¼ tsp vanilla extract


Instructions

Activate yeast: Mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.

Add egg, yolk, melted butter, and salt. Stir in flour gradually until a soft dough forms.

Knead dough 8–10 minutes, then place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.

Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread with butter, sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, and apples.

Roll tightly, slice into 9–12 rolls, and place in a greased pan. Cover and let rise for another 30–40 minutes.

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden.

While baking, make caramel: melt butter and brown sugar, stir in cream and salt, and simmer for 2–3 minutes.

Drizzle warm caramel over baked rolls and serve.

  • Prep Time: 30 mins (+ 90 mins rising)
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420 / Serving
  • Sugar: 32g / Serving
  • Sodium: 280mg / Serving
  • Fat: 19g / Serving
  • Saturated Fat: 10g / Serving
  • Carbohydrates: 58g / Serving
  • Fiber: 2g / Serving
  • Protein: 6g / Serving