Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls combine soft and fluffy dough with sweet cinnamon and tart apples, all topped with a rich caramel glaze - perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- ¾ cup milk Warm, not hot
- ⅓ cup softened unsalted butter For the dough
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup water
Filling Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 5 tablespoons softened unsalted butter For spreading onto the dough
- 1 cup chopped Granny Smith apple About 1 apple
Caramel Glaze Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
Dough Preparation
- In a small bowl, heat the milk until warm but not hot.
- Mix in the yeast and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foam appears.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Make a well in the center, add the egg, melted butter, and the yeast mixture.
- Stir until mixed and knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Let it rise for an hour until doubled in size.
Filling Preparation
- Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle.
- Spread the softened butter over the dough.
- Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and sprinkle it over the butter.
- Evenly distribute the chopped apples on top.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice it into individual rolls.
Caramel Glaze Preparation
- In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat.
- Stir in sweetened condensed milk until smooth and remove from heat.
Notes
Serve warm, drizzled with the caramel glaze. For an indulgent dessert, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days or refrigerated for a week. Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds.