Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful fall treat that combines the flavors of sweet caramel, tart apples, and warm cinnamon in a soft, fluffy roll.
Author:Marianne
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 50 minutes
Yield:12 rolls 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 egg
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup diced apples
1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let it sit for 5 minutes.
Add melted butter, sugar, egg, flour, cinnamon, and salt; mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread diced apples and caramel sauce on top.
Roll the dough tightly and cut into rolls.
Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Drizzle with additional caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of white sugar.
Feel free to add nuts for extra crunch.
These rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking.