Overnight Caramel-Apple Rolls

Name: Overnight Caramel-Apple Rolls
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 10 h 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pkg. active dry yeast; 1/2 cup applesauce; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup butter; 1 egg; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup applesauce; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon

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Prep 35 min
Total 10 hr 30 min
Ingredients 14
Servings 12

Fix 'em and forget 'em! Morning brings a treat of warm, gooey, finger lickin' homemade rolls with no fuss.

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated August 1, 2005

Ingredients

Rolls

3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
1 egg

Caramel Topping

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup applesauce
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Filling

2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps

1

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, salt and yeast; mix well.
2

In small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup applesauce, milk and 1/4 cup butter; cook over medium heat until very warm (120 to 130°F.), stirring constantly. Add warm mixture and egg to flour mixture; blend at low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. By hand, stir in 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups flour until dough pulls cleanly away from sides of bowl.
3

On floured surface, knead in an additional 1/2 to 3/4 cup flour until dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place dough in greased bowl; cover loosely with greased plastic wrap and cloth towel. Let rise in warm place (80 to 85°F.) until light and doubled in size, 45 to 60 minutes.
4

Grease 13x9-inch pan. Combine topping ingredients in pan; mix well. Spread evenly in pan.
5

On lightly floured surface, roll dough to 15x12-inch rectangle. Spread dough with 2 tablespoons butter. In small bowl, combine 1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon; mix well. Sprinkle over butter.
6

Starting with 15-inch side, roll up tightly, pinching edges to seal. Cut roll into 12 slices; place cut side down over topping in pan. Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
7

When ready to bake, let rolls stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Heat oven to 400°F. Uncover rolls; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan 1 minute; invert onto serving platter or tray. Scrape any remaining topping onto rolls. Serve warm.