Easy Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls (Print View)
Soft crescent rolls baked with caramel apple filling and finished with creamy brown sugar frosting.
# What You'll Need:
→ Filling
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 cups diced Granny Smith apples
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Rolls
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1 can crescent roll dough (8 count)
→ Frosting
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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2 to 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Directions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
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Melt butter in a small skillet over low-medium heat. Add diced apples, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples turn just translucent, about 15 minutes. Allow mixture to cool for at least 10 minutes.
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Unroll crescent dough onto a cutting board, maintaining a rectangular shape. Press seams together to seal. Evenly spread apple filling over the dough surface.
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Tightly roll the dough from the longer side to form a log. Slice into 8 equal pieces using a serrated knife. Arrange pieces on the prepared baking sheet, spacing as desired.
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Bake rolls for 15 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown on top and cooked through.
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While rolls bake, melt butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, whisk in powdered sugar, then add vanilla and 2 tablespoons heavy cream. If needed, add additional cream to achieve desired consistency.
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Allow rolls to cool slightly before drizzling with frosting. Serve warm.
# Notes:
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For a faster topping, substitute prepared caramel ice cream sauce for the homemade frosting.