Decadent Caramelized Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Streusel replaces the word nice with emptypping: A Cozy, Indulgent Treat
These Caramelized Apple Cinnamon Rolls are a delicious fusion of soft, chewy dough with a rich spiced apple filling 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.
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Why you will love this recipe:
Each component of these cinnamon rolls offers a layer of flavor and texture. The caramelized apples provide gooey sweetness, the cinnamon topping adds a warming spice, and the streusel topping introduces a delicious crunch. These buns are a treat to 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 especially perfect for holiday mornings, weekend family breakfasts, or anytime you want to treat yourself or your loved ones to something special.
Decorating 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 transform them into a sumptuous dessert.
Ingredients for the dough:
- 160 ml of lukewarm milk
- 1½ teaspoons instant yeast
- 50 g melted butter
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 65 g caster sugar
- 330 g all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon of salt
Ingredients for cinnamon topping:
- 70 g softened butter
- 100 g brown sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoon cinnamon
Ingredients for the caramelized apples:
- 40g butter
- 1 tablespoon of water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
- 3 medium sized apples, chopped
Ingredients for Streusel:
- 50g butter
- 100g of flour
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
Ingredients for the glaze:
- 5 tablespoons of powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons of milk
Instructions:
- Mix warm milk, yeast, sugar, melted butter, salt and egg until combined. Gradually add the flour to form a dough. Knead for 5 minutes, then leave to rise in a warm place until doubled.
- For the caramelized apples, melt the butter in a saucepan, add the water and sugar and cook until the sugar melts. Add the apples and cinnamon, cook until softened, then leave to cool.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Mix the softened butter, brown sugar and cinnamon for the topping and spread over the dough. Garnish with cooled apples.
- Roll the dough and cut it into rolls using dental floss. Arrange in a baking dish.
- Pour 50 ml of heavy cream over the buns. Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 20-22 minutes.
- For the streusel, mix the butter, flour and sugar until crumbly and sprinkle over the rolls before baking.
- Mix the powdered sugar and milk to make the icing. Drizzle over cooled buns.
Enjoy these luxurious caramelized apple cinnamon rolls topped with streusel, a perfect blend of comfort and indulgence!