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Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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  • Author: Wesley
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cinnamon rolls
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delight in these irresistible Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls, featuring a soft, fluffy dough filled with a spiced cinnamon-sugar and finely chopped Granny Smith apples mixture, enriched with homemade or store-bought caramel sauce. Baked to golden perfection and topped with a luscious drizzle of caramel and optional toasted nuts, these rolls blend classic flavors with a decadent twist, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk (2%)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 envelope instant or rapid-rise yeast (approx. 2 1/4 tsp)
  • 1 egg

Caramel-Apple-Cinnamon-Sugar Filling Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
  • 6 Tbsp. butter, completely softened
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce, homemade or store-bought

Topping:

  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce, homemade or store-bought
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts, pecans, or peanuts

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Milk and Butter: Combine milk and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high for 1 minute, stir, then continue heating in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until butter is melted and milk is warm but not hot. Let sit if needed.
  2. Make the Dough: In a stand mixer bowl with dough hook, combine 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Stir. Add egg and warm milk mixture. Beat on medium-low until combined. Add remaining flour 1/4 cup at a time until dough pulls from bowl and forms a ball. Continue beating 5 minutes. Cover with damp towel, let rest 10 minutes.
  3. Prepare Filling: Whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl until combined.
  4. Roll Out Dough: Turn dough onto floured surface. Roll into a 14 x 9-inch rectangle. Use a knife or pastry spatula to spread softened butter evenly over dough.
  5. Add Filling & Caramel: Evenly sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture, then chopped apples, then drizzle with 1/2 cup caramel sauce.
  6. Roll and Cut: Starting at the 14-inch edge, tightly roll dough. Pinch seam to seal. Use dental floss to trim ends evenly. Cut roll into 11 or 12 equal pieces.
  7. Arrange & Rise: Place rolls cut side up in a greased pie plate or 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover with damp towel and let rise in warm place for 25 minutes.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls on center rack for 15-20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove rolls and cool on wire rack for at least 5 minutes. Drizzle with remaining caramel sauce and sprinkle nuts if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • If a stand mixer is unavailable, you can mix the dough by hand using a sturdy spoon and kneading on a floured surface.
  • Using dental floss to cut the rolls prevents squishing and keeps them neatly shaped.
  • Warm your oven to 200°F, then turn it off and place dough inside with door slightly ajar to create a warm rising environment if you lack a warm window.
  • You can use either homemade or store-bought caramel sauce according to preference or convenience.
  • Optional toasted nuts add a nice crunchy texture and flavor contrast to the soft rolls.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cinnamon roll
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 230mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 49g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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