Apple Sticky Buns Recipe
Oh so sticky, sweet, and full of fall flavors, this Apple Sticky Buns recipe is a must-try! These buns are filled with a delicious cinnamon sugar apple filling and topped with an indulgent date caramel glaze that is simply irresistible. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast or dessert, these sticky buns are sure to be a hit!
If the words “apple sticky buns” have already won you over, then you’re in for a treat with this recipe. Sticky Rice, Sticky Sesame Garlic Ribs, Honey Sticky Pork – anything sticky is a winner in our book! And these apple sticky buns truly stand out with their comforting fall flavors and sweet indulgence. Plus, they’re just plain fun to make and eat!
For this recipe, you’ll need to prepare the dough, apple filling, and date caramel glaze before assembling and baking the buns until they are perfectly moist, sticky, and delicious. Here are the key ingredients you’ll need:
- 2% milk: Make sure it’s warmed to 100-110°F
- Quick-rise yeast: Can be substituted with active dry yeast
- Maple syrup: Adds warmth and sweetness to the dough
- Unsalted butter: For moisture and flakiness
- Egg: Binds the dough and adds richness
- All-purpose flour: Can use bread flour for a chewier texture
- Light brown sugar, cinnamon, honey crisp apples: For the apple filling
- Dates, coconut cream, vanilla, salt: For the date caramel glaze
Follow the step-by-step instructions below to make these delicious Apple Sticky Buns:
Instructions:
- Make Yeast: Add warm milk and yeast to a bowl. Let it bloom, then add maple syrup, melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Whisk to combine.
- Prepare Dough: Using a stand mixer, stir flour and salt into wet ingredients. Knead until smooth and elastic.
- Let Dough Rise: Cover and let it rise until doubled in size.
- Make Apple Filling: Combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Cook diced apples in butter until soft.
- Make Date Caramel: Blend dates, coconut cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble Rolls: Roll out dough, add filling, and roll into a log. Slice into rolls.
- Add to Baking Dish: Place rolls in a baking dish lined with caramel.
- Let Rolls Rise: Cover and let rise until doubled.
- Bake: Bake until set.
- Cool & Serve: Enjoy with a sprinkle of sea salt on top.
For even more flavor, try adding some delicious additions to your Apple Sticky Buns. And if you have leftovers, store them in the fridge for up to a week.
Enjoy these irresistible Apple Sticky Buns for a cozy autumn treat or a delightful dessert. You won’t be able to resist their sticky-sweet goodness!
