Description
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls are a warm, delightful treat that perfectly blend sweet caramel, tender apples, and aromatic cinnamon. These fluffy rolls are ideal for breakfast or dessert and are best enjoyed fresh from the oven. The irresistible aroma will fill your home, inviting everyone to gather around for a cozy experience that brings back cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 3–4 fresh Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- Mix in flour, brown sugar, and salt until combined. Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about an hour or until doubled.
- Prepare the filling by mixing chopped apples with cinnamon and brown sugar.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread melted butter over it, then top with the apple mixture. Roll tightly into a log and cut into equal pieces.
- Arrange rolls in a greased baking dish; cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle warm caramel sauce over the baked rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Swap apple varieties or add nuts for extra crunch. For an indulgent twist, drizzle cream cheese frosting over the rolls after baking.