Description
Delicious homemade caramel apple rolls featuring a perfect blend of tart apples and sweet caramel sauce, ideal for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- Granny Smith apples (or Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Pink Lady)
- Heavy cream
- Butter
- Sugar (for caramel sauce)
- Milk
- Yeast dough ingredients (flour, yeast, etc.)
Instructions
- Prepare the yeast dough
- Make the caramel sauce, being careful to prevent crystallization
- Cut and prepare apples
- Assemble rolls
- Bake until golden brown (internal temperature 190°F)
Notes
- Make ahead: Prepare through cutting stage, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Let come to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
- To prevent caramel crystallization, use a wet pastry brush to wash down pan sides during cooking.
- For dairy-free version, use plant-based butter, coconut cream, and plant-based milk.
- Test doneness with a toothpick – it should come out clean.
- Best results with tart apples like Granny Smith.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
Keywords: caramel apple rolls, breakfast rolls, homemade rolls, apple dessert, caramel rolls
