These caramelized apple cinnamon rolls are a delightful fusion of soft, fluffy dough with a rich filling of spiced apples and a crunchy streusel topping. Drizzled with a sweet glaze, these rolls are the perfect treat for anyone looking to indulge in a comforting and satisfying dessert.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Each component of these cinnamon rolls offers a layer of flavor and texture. The caramelized apples provide a gooey sweetness, the cinnamon filling adds a warm spice, and the streusel topping introduces a delightful crunch. These rolls are a feast for the senses and are sure to become a favorite for cozy mornings or special occasions.
Perfect Occasion:
These cinnamon rolls are ideal for a decadent breakfast, a luxurious brunch, or as a comforting dessert. They’re particularly perfect for holiday mornings, weekend family breakfasts, or any time you want to treat yourself or your loved ones to something special.
Decoration Tips:
Serve these cinnamon rolls warm with a dusting of powdered sugar and a few thin apple slices as garnish for an extra touch of elegance. A scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side can turn them into a sumptuous dessert.
Ingredients for the Dough:
- 160 ml warm milk
- 1½ tsp instant yeast
- 50 g melted butter
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 65 g granulated sugar
- 330 g all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
Ingredients for Cinnamon Filling:
- 70 g softened butter
- 100 g brown sugar
- 1 ½ tbsp cinnamon
Ingredients for Caramelized Apples:
- 40 g butter
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 3 medium-sized apples, chopped
Ingredients for the Streusel:
- 50 g butter
- 100 g flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
Ingredients for the Glaze:
- 5 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions:
- Mix warm milk, yeast, sugar, melted butter, salt, and egg until combined. Gradually add flour to form a dough. Knead for 5 minutes, then let it rise in a warm place until doubled.
- For the caramelized apples, melt butter in a pot, add water and sugar, and cook until the sugar melts. Add apples and cinnamon, cook until softened, then cool.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the filling and spread over the dough. Top with cooled apples.
- Roll up the dough and cut into rolls using dental floss. Arrange in a baking dish.
- Pour 50 ml heavy cream over the rolls. Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 20-22 minutes.
- For the streusel, mix butter, flour, and sugar until crumbly and sprinkle over the rolls before baking.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk to make the glaze. Drizzle over cooled rolls.
Enjoy these luxurious caramelized apple cinnamon rolls topped with streusel, a perfect blend of comfort and indulgence!
