Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 4 cup all-purpose flour(paid link)
• ½ cup granulated sugar(paid link)
• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast(paid link)
• 1 tsp salt(paid link)
• 1 cup milk(paid link)
• ½ cup unsalted butter(paid link)
• 2 large eggs(paid link)
• 1 cup brown sugar(paid link)
• 2 tbsp cinnamon(paid link)
• 2 medium apples(paid link)
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened(paid link)
• ½ cup heavy cream(paid link)
• 1 ½ cup powdered sugar(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2.25 tsp active dry yeast, and 1 tsp salt.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup milk and 1/2 cup unsalted butter over medium heat until butter is melted and milk is warm (about 110°F). Do not boil.

3. 3

   Pour the warm milk mixture into the dry ingredients. Add 2 large eggs and mix with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.

4. 4

   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

5. 5

   While the dough rises, prepare the filling. In a small bowl, mix 1 cup brown sugar and 2 tbsp cinnamon.

6. 6

   Peel, core, and finely dice 2 medium apples. Toss the diced apples with the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.

7. 7

   Once dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll dough into a 12x18 inch rectangle.

8. 8

   Spread 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border along one of the long edges.

9. 9

   Sprinkle the apple and cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.

10. 10

    Starting from the long edge with the butter, tightly roll up the dough. Pinch the seam to seal.

11. 11

    Cut the roll into 12 equal slices. Place the slices cut-side up in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.

12. 12

    Cover the dish and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.

13. 13

    Preheat oven to 375°F.

14. 14

    Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

    20 min

15. 15

    While rolls bake, prepare the caramel glaze. In a small saucepan, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and whisk in 1.5 cups powdered sugar until smooth.

16. 16

    Drizzle the warm caramel glaze over the hot cinnamon rolls.