Apple Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe

How to Make Apple Pecan Sticky Buns

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
2. In a parchment-lined baking sheet, combine 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced), 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon butter. Toss to coat.
3. Cover loosely with foil and roast for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
4. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream together 3 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt using an electric mixer.
5. Cut in 5 tablespoons (62.5g) cold unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and ½ cup heavy cream. Add to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 9x12 inch rectangle.
8. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup packed brown sugar, ½ cup chopped pecans, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
9. Dot the dough with 2 tablespoons (28g) cold unsalted butter, then sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar pecan mixture.
10. Spread the roasted apples evenly over the brown sugar mixture.
11. Tightly roll up the dough (jelly-roll style), and cut into 9 equal slices.
12. Place the slices cut-side down in the prepared baking pan.
13. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
14. While the buns are baking, prepare the sticky sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, ¾ cup packed brown sugar, ½ cup heavy cream, ½ teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons honey.
15. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
16. Let the sauce cool slightly. Once the buns are baked, transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly.
17. Drizzle the warm sticky sauce generously over the buns and serve immediately.