Caramel-Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Rosanna Pansino, YouTube baker and cookbook author, loves cozy flavors this time of year. These delicious, fresh-from-the-oven cinnamon rolls bring two amazing fall items together—caramel and apples.
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Caramel-Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Rosanna Pansino, YouTube baker and cookbook author, loves cozy flavors this time of year. These delicious, fresh-from-the-oven cinnamon rolls bring two amazing fall items together—caramel and apples.
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Ingredients
Dough
- 5cups all-purpose flourplus more for rolling
- ¼cup sugar
- 2packets Fleischmann’s® RapidRise® Instant Yeast
- 2teaspoons salt
- 2cups milk
- ¼cup butter (room temperature)
- 2 eggs
Filling
- ⅔cup dark brown sugar
- 1tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼teaspoon nutmeg
- 5tablespoons buttersoftened
- 1cup applespeeled and diced (Granny Smith)
Topping
- 1cup dark brown sugar
- ½cup butter
- ½cup heavy cream
- 2tablespoons diced apples (Granny Smith)
Instructions
For the Dough:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line and grease the baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups of flour, sugar, Fleischmann’s® RapidRise® Instant Yeast and salt.
- In a small bowl, add the milk and butter. Heat until very warm, about 120°F–130°F.
- Add the butter mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well with a spatula.
- Add the eggs and 2 cups of flour and mix again.
- On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for about 5 minutes or until smooth.
- Place the dough back in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
For the Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Making the Rolls:
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a 14″ x 20″ rectangle about ¼” thick.
- Use a pastry brush or back of a spoon to spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle the filling evenly over the dough, making sure all areas are covered. Then top with the diced apples.
- Roll up the dough, “jelly roll” style, and cut 12 rolls that are 1-½” thick.
- Place the rolls in the prepared pan. Cover and let it rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
Making the Topping:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar and heavy cream. Whisk constantly until dissolved.
- Bring to a boil for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the baked cinnamon rolls.
- Top with the diced apples.