Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 1h 5m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 1h 35m
Temp.: 375 °F
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (24 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

402
Calories
16g
Fat
62g
Carbohydrates
2g
Fiber
54mg
Cholesterol
245mg
Sodium
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Recipe Description

Fill your house with the smell of these homemade Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls! This smell immediately gets the entire family excited for breakfast. These cinnamon rolls are a huge hit at our table with adults and children alike – and it’s no wonder why. They are sweet, soft, buttery, and fluffy – amazing cinnamon rolls ready within an hour! These rolls combine crowd-pleasing flavors of apple pie, warm cinnamon goodness, and caramel glaze that drips into the middle and soaks into every single delicious bite. Perfect!

Besides, the dough for these rolls is the simplest to make and requires only one rise. Serve these sticky melt-in-your-mouth warm rolls fresh out of the oven with homemade caramel glaze, eat, and enjoy!

To make the Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Melt butter

    10 min
    Step 1 - Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

    In a saucepan over medium-low heat, heat ¾ cup milk and ⅓ cup softened butter until the butter is melted. Remove and set aside to cool until lukewarm.

  2. 2

    Mix dry ingredients

    2 min
    Step 2 - Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

    In a large bowl of a stand mixer, mix together 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons instant yeast, ¼ cup white sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt.

  3. 3

    Add egg and water

    3 min
    Step 3 - Caramel Apple Cinnamon RollsStep 3 - Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

    Add in 1 egg and ¼ cup lukewarm water and mix using the dough hook attachment until just combined.

  4. 4

    Add milk mixture and more flour

    15 min
    Step 4 - Caramel Apple Cinnamon RollsStep 4 - Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

    Slowly pour in the milk mixture and add the remaining 1 cup flour. Mix until soft and smooth. Set aside for 10 minutes to rest.

  5. 5

    Roll out dough

    3 min
    Step 5 - Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

    Once the dough has rested for 10 minutes, use a rolling pin to roll it into a 9x15-inch rectangle, about ½-¼-inch thick.

  6. 6

    Fill rolls

    3 min
    Step 6 - Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

    Spread 5 tablespoons softened butter on top leaving out about ½-inch from the edge. Combine ¾ cup white sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg and sprinkle it all over the butter. Top evenly with 2 chopped apples.

  7. 7

    Shape into rolls

    3 min
    Step 7 - Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

    Roll up the dough into a 15-inch log and pinch the seams. Cut the log into 12 even pieces.

  8. 8

    Rise

    30 min
    Step 8 - Caramel Apple Cinnamon RollsStep 8 - Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

    Place the rolls in a lightly greased 9x13-inch pan and cover with a damp cloth and leave to rise for 30 minutes.

  9. 9

    Heat oven

    1 min

    Preheat the oven to 375 °F.

  10. 10

    Bake

    30 min
    Step 10 - Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

    Bake the rolls for 30 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.

  11. 11

    Make caramel glaze

    4 min
    Step 11 - Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

    In a saucepan, combine ¼ cup butter and ½ cup white sugar and melt until the sugar dissolves. Add ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk and bring to a boil. Boil over medium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes.

  12. 12

    Glaze the cinnamon rolls

    2 min
    Step 12 - Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

    Pour the glaze over the still warm rolls.

  13. 13

    Serve

    Step 13 - Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

    Serve warm and enjoy!

These Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls are a great treat to make for Sunday or holiday breakfast! Give this recipe a go, and please come back to tell us what you think!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Grace Anderson
February 19, 2025
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Simply the best.

Diana Smith
November 17, 2024
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Delicious! Made these for a Sunday brunch with friends, and they were a total hit! The soft, fluffy rolls filled with caramel and apple flavors took me back to my grandma's kitchen. They were so easy to make and smelled amazing. Can’t wait to make them again!

Gina
October 29, 2024
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These Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls are simply fantastic! I made them one Sunday morning, and the whole house smelled amazing. My kids loved helping me with the caramel glaze. It's their new breakfast favorite! So simple to make and ready in no time. Will definitely be making these again!

Bryan Smith
October 15, 2024
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So easy! We made these caramel apple cinnamon rolls for Sunday brunch and my kids couldn’t get enough. The flavors are just wow! It filled our house with the most amazing smell. Making them was a breeze too, which is always a bonus.

Emily Johnson
September 3, 2024
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Yummy! These are the best ever cinnamon rolls. My kids devoured them and demanded seconds for breakfast.

Wendy
July 15, 2024
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Delicioso! Hice estos rollos para un desayuno especial, y fueron un exito total. La mezcla de canela y manzana me recuerda a mi abuela cocinando. El aroma llenó la casa, y todos querían repetir. Es tan facil de hacer, que se ha vuelto mi receta favorita.

Unique78
January 2, 2024
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These Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls are simply great. I made them for a brunch, and everyone loved them. Super easy to prepare and they smell amazing while baking. Huge hit!

Beatrice
December 28, 2023
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These Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls are exceptional! I made them last Sunday. The smell filled the house, and my kids couldn’t wait to dig in. Soft, buttery, and sweet – they disappeared in moments. Will definitely make again.

Paddy
November 7, 2023
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Amazing! These rolls made family breakfast super special, and my wife was so impressed. Can't wait to make again!

Tina
October 31, 2023
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Absolutely bomb rolls! Made these for brunch couple weekends ago, my kiddos were over the moon! The caramel glaze just hits diff. 10/10 would recommend!

Lacy
October 8, 2023
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Yummy!

Sunny
October 1, 2023
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Simply amazing rolls. My kids loved them, and the house smelled great. Made them for family brunch, they vanished quickly.

Clara Johnson
May 19, 2023
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Absolutely love these rolls

Ursula
March 27, 2023
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Las Rollos de Canela con Manzana y Caramelo son excepcionales. Hice esta receta para un desayuno familiar, y todos en la mesa se enamoraron del sabor. La simplicidad de la masa es una gran ayuda.

Frank
January 26, 2023
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These Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls were a huge success at our family brunch. The dough was super easy to make and fluffy just like I like. I added some walnuts since my wife loves them. The caramel glaze took the rolls to another level. I will definitely make these again soon.

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