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Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 4200
Delight in these warm, gooey cinnamon rolls filled with fresh apples and topped with rich caramel sauce for a perfect breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

Apples

  • 4 large Honeycrisp apples ((1000g))

Butter (for filling)

  • 113 g unsalted butter, room temperature

Brown Sugar

  • 300 g light brown sugar, packed

Ground Cinnamon

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Salt

  • 1/4 tsp fine salt ((1g))

Water

  • 60 g water

Cornstarch

  • 30 g cornstarch

Butter (for spreading)

  • 113 g unsalted butter, softened (to be spread on later)

Flour

  • 550 g all-purpose flour

Yeast

  • 14 g instant dry yeast (2 packets)

Salt

  • 6 g fine salt

Milk

  • 245 g whole milk

Applesauce or Eggs

  • 125 g unsweetened applesauce or 2 large eggs

Granulated Sugar

  • 100 g granulated sugar

Butter (for filling)

  • 85 g unsalted butter, room temperature (6 Tbsp)

Heavy Cream

  • 60 g heavy whipping cream (room temperature)

Cream Cheese

  • 56 g cream cheese, room temperature

Caramel Sauce

  • 60 g caramel sauce (made above)

Vanilla Extract

  • 8 g vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste

Powdered Sugar

  • 190 g powdered sugar

Pan and Equipment

  • 1 pan 9 x 13-inch Pan

Parchment Paper

  • 1 sheet Parchment Paper

Mixer and Tools

  • 1 set Stand Mixer w/ Dough Hook or Danish Whisk

Pastry Cutter or Pizza Cutter

  • 1 piece Pastry Cutter or Pizza Cutter

Instructions 

  • Prepare the apple filling by peeling, coring, and slicing apples; cook with water, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until tender. Set aside.
  • Make the dough by combining warm milk, yeast, sugar, and flour using a stand mixer; knead until smooth, then let rise until doubled.
  • Roll out the dough, spread with softened butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and layer apple filling. Roll up tightly and cut into individual rolls.
  • Place rolls in a prepared pan, let rise again, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes until golden.
  • Prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth. Spread over warm rolls and drizzle with caramel sauce.

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before assembling.
Calories: 4200kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, caramel, cinnamon