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Caramel Apple Dumplings Recipe

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These Caramel Apple Dumplings are the perfect dessert to enjoy in the fall. Sweet, warm, and gooey, these dumplings are wrapped in crescent roll dough and topped with a rich caramel sauce. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat

Ingredients

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  1. For the Dumplings:

    • 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced
    • 1 can (8 count) crescent roll dough
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar
    • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt

    For the Caramel Sauce:

    1. 1/2 cup brown sugar
    2. 1/2 cup unsalted butter
    3. 1/4 cup heavy cream
    4. 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat and Prep:

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Prepare the Dumplings:

    • Separate the crescent roll dough and place an apple slice at the wide end of each piece. Roll up tightly and place the dumplings in the prepared baking dish.
  • Make the Sugar Mixture:

    • In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Pour this mixture evenly over the dumplings.
  • Prepare the Caramel Sauce:

    • In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in brown sugar, heavy cream, and cinnamon. Simmer for 2 minutes until smooth, then pour over the dumplings.
  • Bake:

    • Bake for 35-40 minutes until the dumplings are golden and the sauce is bubbly.
  • Serve:

    • Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat!

Notes

  • You can use any variety of apples, but Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are ideal for balancing sweetness and tartness.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of cinnamon based on your taste preferences.
  • For a festive touch, sprinkle some chopped pecans over the dumplings before baking.

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