Description
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls are a deliciously sweet treat perfect for autumn, combining the flavors of caramel, apple, and cinnamon in a soft, fluffy roll.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread diced apples and cinnamon evenly over it.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped nuts to the filling.
- These rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Serve warm for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls, Autumn Dessert, Sweet Rolls