Description
Soft, fluffy Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls swirled with tender cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with a generous drizzle of rich caramel sauce. Perfectly balancing sweetness and warm autumn spices, these rolls are ideal for breakfast or dessert any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 cup milk, warmed
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
Apple Filling
- 3 fresh apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Topping
- Caramel sauce, warmed, for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Warm the milk slightly and dissolve the yeast with 1 teaspoon sugar in it. Let it sit until frothy. In a bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, egg, and softened butter. Knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-2 hours.
- Make the Apple Filling: Peel, core, and finely dice the apples. In a pan, melt butter and add apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat until apples soften but are not mushy. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Roll and Fill the Dough: Turn the risen dough onto a floured surface and roll into a large rectangle. Spread the apple filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Shape and Slice: Starting from the longer side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Using a sharp knife, cut into 12-15 equal rolls depending on desired thickness.
- Bake the Rolls: Place the rolls into a greased baking dish with space to expand. Let rise for another 30 minutes. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drizzle with Caramel Sauce: Allow the rolls to cool slightly, then generously drizzle with warm caramel sauce for a glossy, sweet finish.
Notes
- Use fresh yeast for better rise and fluffiness.
- Do not overfill with apple mixture to prevent soggy rolls.
- Roll the dough tightly to keep filling evenly distributed.
- Use room temperature ingredients for optimal yeast activation and dough texture.
- Brush rolls with butter before baking for a rich, golden crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls, autumn dessert, cinnamon rolls, apple dessert, caramel rolls, breakfast rolls
