Simple Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Description
These yummy rolls are simple and quick to make because they start with canned crescent rolls. Then the magic happens with a homemade cinnamon apple filling all topped with a caramel frosting.
Ingredients
Rolls:
1 can crescent rolls, 8 count
Cinnamon Apple Filling:
2 T. unsalted butter
2 c. diced Granny Smith Apples from about 2 medium apples*
2 T. granulated sugar
1 t. cinnamon
Caramel Frosting:
2 T. unsalted butter
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
2-3 T. heavy whipping cream
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 t. vanilla
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Melt the butter in a small skillet over low-medium heat; add apples, cinnamon and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are just beginning to turn translucent, about 15 minutes. Cool at least 10 minutes.
While the apples are cooling, unroll the crescent rolls on a cutting board, leaving them in the rectangle as much as possible. Press the seams together to form one big rectangle.
Spread apples over the crescent rolls. Tightly roll up as much as possible. Use a serrated knife to slice into 8 equal portions.
Place on the prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced out and not touching. You could also place them close together to bake together, creating a doughy center, like more traditional cinnamon rolls.
Bake until golden on the tops, 15-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
While rolls are baking, make the caramel frosting.** Melt butter and brown sugar together; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat. Whisk in powdered sugar; whisk in vanilla and 2 T. heavy whipping cream, adding more cream if needed.
Makes 8 rolls.
Tips:
*Fuji, Gala, or a Golden Delicious apples could also be used.
**Caramel ice cream topping can be substituted for the frosting, if desired.