Description
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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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:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat and Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bake:
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the dumplings are golden and the sauce is bubbly.
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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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg