Description
Salted Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate fall indulgence—soft, fluffy rolls swirled with gooey brown sugar-cinnamon filling, diced apples, and a drizzle of luscious salted caramel. Topped with a rich caramel icing, they’re a cozy, bakery-style treat that’s perfect for brunch, holidays, or slow weekend mornings.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
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¾ cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
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2¼ tsp instant yeast
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3 large eggs, room temperature
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4¼ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup cornstarch
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1½ tsp salt
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¾ cup unsalted butter, softened and cut into 12 pieces
For the Filling:
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1½ cups light brown sugar
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4½ tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp salt
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
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1 apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
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¼ cup salted caramel sauce
For the Icing:
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½ cup powdered sugar
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2 tbsp heavy cream
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1 tbsp salted caramel sauce
Instructions
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Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, whisk warm milk and yeast. Stir in eggs.
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Make Dough: In stand mixer, combine flour, cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Slowly add in milk mixture.
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Add Butter: Increase to medium speed, add butter one piece at a time. Mix 10 minutes until dough pulls away from sides.
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First Rise: Knead briefly, shape into a ball, and place in greased bowl. Cover and let rise for 2 hours.
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Prepare Filling: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Roll dough into 18-inch square. Spread butter, then sugar mixture, then chopped apples. Drizzle with caramel.
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Roll & Cut: Roll dough into a log. Cut into 12 rolls and place in greased 9×13-inch pan.
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Second Rise: Cover and let rise for 1 hour (or refrigerate overnight).
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Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
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Make Icing: Whisk powdered sugar, cream, and caramel until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs to help the dough rise properly.
Chop apples small to prevent tearing the dough.
Overnight option: refrigerate after shaping, then rise before baking.
Freeze before icing for longer storage—add icing after reheating.
Use parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus rising time)
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American