Apple Dumplings
Apple dumplings are a deliciously warm treat, enveloping tender apples in a flaky pastry, bubbling with cinnamon and sugar, and finished with a luscious caramel drizzle. Each bite promises a delightful explosion of flavor that evokes cozy memories of fall gatherings. Perfect for any occasion, these dumplings are easy to prepare and sure to impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, peeled and quartered
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Toss apple quarters in the mixture until well-coated.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into squares large enough to wrap each apple quarter.
- Place an apple quarter in the center of each square and fold the edges over to seal.
- Brush melted butter over each dumpling and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drizzle warm caramel sauce over baked dumplings before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg