Heat water, milk, and butter to about 115°F. Then add the mixture to the dry ingredients, and add an egg.
½ cup water, ¼ cup milk, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 large egg
Using a dough hook on a stand mixer, mix on a low setting. Add remaining flour a Tablespoon at a time to form a smooth dough. Continue to mix for 5-6 minutes.
The dough will become smooth and elastic while completely pulling away from the sides of the bowl. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface, and use a rolling pin to roll into a rectangular shape.
Filling
In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
2 to 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup light brown sugar, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Spread the softened butter on the rectangle of dough. Then, sprinkle evenly with cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar mixture. Add the apples next.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 apple
Beginning with the long side of the rectangle, tightly roll the dough, so the cinnamon and sugar are on the inside. Cut the rolled dough into 10-12 even pieces.
Place the cut dough into a greased 9 x 13-inch rectangle pan, and cover with a clean kitchen towle. Place rolls in a warm, draft-free place and allow to rise until doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
After the rolls have doubled in size, bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
Remove from oven and cool completely before adding the caramel sauce.
Caramel Sauce
In medium sauce pan on low heat melt caramel and heavy cream together until smooth and fully incorporated. (Make sure the pan you use has tall sides. The caramel expands and can boil over.) Pour the caramel sauce over cooled cinnamon rolls.
11 ounces caramel squares, ½ cup heavy cream
Finally, store cinnamon rolls in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Notes
The calorie count listed is an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 1 caramel apple cinnamon roll drizzled with around 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Serving Size
1 roll
Amount per Serving
Calories
359
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
45
mg
15
%
Sodium
324
mg
14
%
Potassium
158
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
56
g
19
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
31
g
34
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
401
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
76
mg
8
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.