Caramelized Apple Cinnamon Sticky Buns
Indulge in the delightful warmth of homemade Caramelized Apple Cinnamon Sticky Buns! This recipe combines tender, fluffy dough studded with sweet, finely chopped apples, and a rich, gooey caramel topping infused with the delicious flavors of cinnamon and toasted nuts. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat to share with friends and family, these sticky buns promise to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve them warm and watch them disappear in no time!
12
Servings
200
Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
3 1/4 cups (measured)
Active dry yeast
2 (1/4-ounce) packages (activated)
Sugar
1/4 cup (granulated)
Salt
1 teaspoon (kosher)
Milk
3/4 cup (heated)
Water
1/4 cup (heated)
Butter
1/4 cup (cubed and melted)
Egg
1 (beaten)
Peeled apples
1 1/2 cups (finely chopped)
Brown sugar
1 cup (packed)
Butter
3/4 cup (cubed)
Chopped walnuts or pecans
3/4 cup (toasted if desired)
Water
1 tablespoon (room temperature)
Corn syrup
1 tablespoon (light)
Ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon (freshly ground)
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups of flour, yeast, sugar, and salt until well combined.
2
In a saucepan, heat the milk, water, and butter until it reaches a temperature between 120°F to 130°F. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing just until moistened. Then incorporate the beaten egg and continue to blend until smooth.
3
Stir in the remaining flour and finely chopped apples, ensuring everything is well mixed. Do not knead the dough.
4
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
5
While the dough is rising, prepare the caramel topping: In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, 3/4 cup of butter, chopped walnuts or pecans, 1 tablespoon of water, corn syrup, and ground cinnamon. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until well blended. Remove from heat and pour the mixture into an ungreased 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
6
Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down. Use a spoon to scoop walnut-sized pieces of dough and drop them over the caramel mixture in the baking dish. Ensure even distribution.
7
Cover the baking dish and allow the dough to rise again for another 30 minutes.
8
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the sticky buns are golden brown and cooked through.
9
Let the buns stand for 1 minute before carefully inverting them onto a large serving platter. Serve warm and enjoy the gooey goodness!
Nutrition Information
10g
Fat
25g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Caramelized Apple Cinnamon Sticky Buns?
These are tender, fluffy dough buns studded with sweet apples and topped with a rich, gooey caramel sauce infused with cinnamon and toasted nuts.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe makes 12 servings.
What is the total amount of flour needed?
You will need 3 1/4 cups of measured all-purpose flour in total.
What type of yeast is used for these sticky buns?
The recipe calls for 2 (1/4-ounce) packages of active dry yeast.
What temperature should the liquid mixture reach?
The milk, water, and butter mixture should be heated to between 120°F and 130°F.
Do I need to knead the dough?
No, the instructions specify that you should not knead the dough.
How long is the first rise?
The dough should rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
How should the apples be prepared?
The apples should be peeled and then finely chopped to equal 1 1/2 cups.
What goes into the caramel topping?
The topping is made from brown sugar, 3/4 cup of butter, chopped nuts, water, corn syrup, and ground cinnamon.
Which nuts are recommended for the topping?
You can use either chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted if desired.
What size baking dish is required?
A 13x9x2 inch baking dish is required for this recipe.
Should the baking dish be greased?
No, the instructions state to pour the caramel mixture into an ungreased baking dish.
How do I shape the buns?
After punching the dough down, use a spoon to scoop walnut-sized pieces and drop them over the caramel mixture.
How long is the second rise?
The dough should rise in the baking dish for an additional 30 minutes.
What is the baking temperature?
The oven should be preheated and the buns baked at 375°F.
How long do the buns need to bake?
Bake the buns for 30-35 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
When should I remove the buns from the pan?
Let the buns stand for 1 minute after baking before inverting them onto a large serving platter.
How many calories are in one serving?
Each serving contains approximately 200 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
There is 10g of fat per serving.
How much protein is in each sticky bun?
Each serving provides 3g of protein.
What are the total carbohydrates per serving?
There are 25g of carbohydrates per serving.
What type of corn syrup is used?
The recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of light corn syrup.
Can I serve these buns cold?
While they can be served at various temperatures, the recipe recommends serving them warm for the best gooey goodness.
What type of sugar is in the dough?
The dough uses 1/4 cup of granulated sugar.
What type of sugar is in the topping?
The topping uses 1 cup of packed brown sugar.
Is the egg added to the dry or wet ingredients?
The beaten egg is incorporated into the mixture after the heated liquids have been combined with the initial dry ingredients.
How much salt is used in the recipe?
The recipe requires 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
How much butter is needed for the dough?
The dough requires 1/4 cup of cubed and melted butter.
How much butter is needed for the topping?
The topping requires 3/4 cup of cubed butter.
What makes the topping cinnamon-flavored?
One teaspoon of freshly ground cinnamon is added to the caramel mixture.