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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