# Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls This Hybrid Dessert Combines Sweet Apples with Fluffy Pastry By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-11-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cinnamon-rolls References: [thekitchn](http://www.thekitchn.com/get-the-best-of-both-worlds-with-these-caramel-apple-cinnamon-rolls-225540) & [littlespicejar](http://www.littlespicejar.com/caramel-apple-cinnamon-rolls/) The 'Little Spice Jar' recently debuted a recipe for caramel apple cinnamon rolls. Cinnamon buns are a bakery-style treat that is synonymous with lazy Sunday mornings. This recipe puts a seasonal twist on the beloved pastry by adding Granny Smith apples. The caramel apple cinnamon rolls are based on the recipe used to make traditional [cinnamon buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-brunchinspired-menu). The base of the dessert consists of a sweet dough that is infused with a cinnamon sugar glaze. However, this recipe kicks things up a notch by adding pieces of Granny Smith apples, chopped pecans and caramel sauce. When served hot, the tartness of the apples helps to balance the sweetness of the cinnamon sugar. This recipe provides a tasty way to use up any apples leftover from an afternoon of apple picking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Seasonal Dessert Recipes:** Creating new dessert recipes that incorporate seasonal ingredients can attract customers looking for unique treats. - **Fusion Cuisine:** Combining different culinary traditions can result in innovative and unexpected flavor combinations that appeal to adventurous food enthusiasts. - **Flavor Pairings:** Exploring unconventional combinations of flavors can lead to exciting taste sensations and set a business apart in the competitive food industry. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery:** Bakeries can experiment with new recipes and ingredients to create innovative pastries that cater to the ever-changing consumer demands. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can incorporate creative dessert offerings, such as caramel apple cinnamon rolls, to attract customers with a sweet tooth and provide a memorable dining experience. - **Food Retail:** Food retailers can stock unique and seasonal dessert products, like caramel apple cinnamon rolls, to capitalize on the demand for innovative and indulgent treats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pull-Apart Caramel Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-mini-cinnis.md) - [Holiday-Flavored Cinnamon Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweater-weather-roll.md) - [Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-roll-cupcakes.md) - [Danish-Style Apple Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cinnamon-buns.md) - [Marinara-Filled Pizza Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-pizza-roll.md) - [Peach-Flavored Cinnamon Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-grands-cinnamon-rolls.md) - [Soft-Baked Cinnamon Roll Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-cinnamon-roll-cookies.md) - [Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-cinnamon-rolls.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Fall Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-fall-desserts.md)