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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

 These cinnamon rolls are decadent.  I like to sauté the apples for just a couple minutes to softened them up, only because I like to make sure that the apples are really soft when I bite into the cinnamon roll.  I like to add chopped pecans to the topping too.



CARAMEL APPLE CINNAMON ROLLS

(makes 12)


Roll Ingredients:

*1/2 cup lukewarm water

*1 tablespoons granulated sugar

*2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 ".25 ounce" package)

*1/4 cup butter, melted

*1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding

*1 cup Luke warm milk

*1 large egg, room temperature is best

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*4 cups bread flour (can use all-purpose flour)

Filling Ingredients:

*1/2 cup butter, softened

*1 cup light brown sugar

*4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

*2 small apples, peeled and chopped very small (I use granny smith, but use your favorite)

*1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped small

*1/4-1/2 cup caramel sauce (I use ice cream topping caramel)

Topping ingredients:

*1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

*1/4 cup butter, softened

*1 cup powdered sugar

*2 tablespoons caramel sauce (a little more if needed for consistency)


Roll Directions:

~In a large mixing bowl, put water, sugar, and yeast, mix slightly.

~Allow to proof or bubble, about 10 minutes.

~Add in melted butter, vanilla pudding, warm milk, egg, salt and flour, mix until to starts to come together.

~Using a dough hook (or by hand), knead dough for 6-8 minutes (if by hand 10-12 minutes), or until dough is smooth and elastic and doesn't stick to the sides of the bowl.

~Place in a large greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a clean damp towel.

~Place in a draft free area for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until dough has doubled in size.

~Remove dough from pan onto a clean lightly floured surface.

~Cover dough and allow to sit for 10 minutes.

~Roll dough out into a 10x17 inch rectangle.

Filling Directions:

~Spread softened butter over it, leaving the edges butter free (this makes it easier to seal the dough).

~In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and brown sugar together.

~Sprinkle brown sugar mixture evenly over the dough.

~Evenly place apple pieces over the dough (I like to sauté my apples for about two minutes and then allow them to cool first, but will work if you don't).

~Sprinkle pecans/walnuts over apples.

~Drizzle caramel sauce over ingredients;

~Roll up dough in a semi-tight roll, beginning with long side.

~Seal edges close.

~Slice into 12 slices.

~Place into a greased 9x13 inch pan.

~Cover with a clean damp towel and allow to rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

~Bake for 25-30 minutes.

~Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

Topping Directions:

~In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, milk, and caramel sauce until smooth.

~Drop by spoonfuls on top of hot cinnamon rolls.

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