Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls, perfect for any occasion. These rolls feature a delightful combination of gooey caramel, tender cinnamon-spiced apples, and a soft, fluffy dough that will impress your family and friends alike. Whether enjoyed as a sweet breakfast treat or a cozy dessert on chilly days, these homemade cinnamon rolls are sure to become a favorite in your household. With easy-to-follow steps and customizable filling options, you can create bakery-quality rolls right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons melted salted butter
- ¾ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ¼ cup water
- 3¼ – 3¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons powdered milk
- 1 egg, room temperature
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 5 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 5 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 1 large Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped
- ¼ cup toasted chopped pecans (optional)
- ¾ cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Warm the milk and water to about 105-108ºF. Combine with melted butter.
- In a mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, powdered milk, and yeast. Add the milk mixture and egg; mix until combined.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread with softened butter.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture and apple pieces; drizzle with caramel sauce. Roll tightly and slice into pieces.
- Let rise for 20-35 minutes before baking in a preheated oven at 350ºF for 16-22 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg