Description

Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful treat filled with sweet apples and cinnamon, perfect for breakfast or dessert. Their fluffy texture and rich caramel topping make them a favorite among dessert lovers.

Ingredients

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2 cups water, lukewarm
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon salt
5½–6 cups all-purpose flour
3 large apples, gala, honeycrisp, granny smith, or another tart and sweet variety
1/3 cup butter, melted, or very soft
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup karo syrup
1/2 15-ounce can sweetened condensed milk

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Instructions

In a stand mixer bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Mix and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
Add melted butter, eggs, salt, and 2 cups of flour. Mix on low with the bread hook for 2 minutes until well incorporated.
Stir in an additional 3½ cups of flour on low to combine, adding up to 1/2 cup more until the dough pulls away from the bowl. Continue kneading for 3 additional minutes.
Turn off the mixer, cover the bowl with a kitchen towel, and let the dough rest in a warm spot for about 30 minutes until it doubles in size.
Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface, forming it into a small rectangle. Roll the dough into a 24" x 12" rectangle, about 1/2" thick.

Notes

Add a pinch of salt to enhance the sweetness of the caramel topping.
Using a variety of apples can add a nice complexity of flavor to the rolls.
Make sure the water is warm but not hot to activate the yeast appropriately.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 270
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 30mg