Best 7 Apple Dumplings With Caramel Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our irresistible Apple Dumplings, a timeless classic dessert elevated to new heights. These delectable dumplings, wrapped in a tender, flaky pastry, cradle perfectly spiced, caramelized apples, creating a harmonious balance of sweet and tangy notes. Drizzled with a luscious caramel sauce, each bite promises a burst of apple goodness, complemented by the rich, buttery crust. Our curated collection of recipes offers a variety of Apple Dumpling creations, catering to every palate and occasion. From traditional to unique flavor combinations, discover the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings and create lasting memories.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE DUMPLINGS WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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Of all my autumn recipes, apple dumplings are a hands-down favorite. I found this treat years ago in an Amish cookbook. A rich, homemade caramel sauce tops it off. -Lois Stache, Brillion, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1/4 cup milk
2 medium apples, peeled and cored
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons butter
CARAMEL SAUCE:
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
Dash salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add milk, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball; divide dough in half. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., On a well-floured surface, roll each portion of dough into an 8-in. square. Cut apples in half horizontally; place an apple bottom on each square. Place brown sugar and cinnamon in the core of each bottom; dot each with 2 teaspoons butter. Replace apple tops., Gently bring up corners of pastry to center; pinch edges to seal. Place in a greased 8-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine flour and water until smooth. Add the sugars, butter and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until smooth and blended. Pour over dumplings. , Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until apples are tender and pastry is golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 979 calories, Fat 49g fat (31g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 688mg sodium, Carbohydrate 134g carbohydrate (97g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

APPLE CIDER-CARAMEL DUMPLINGS



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This may not be the dish you think of when you see the words "apple dumplings," but this delicious dessert couldn't be simpler to make, or more comforting to eat. It starts with a basic dumpling batter. Just stir together the ingredients, then cook them in liquid on the stovetop until they become fluffy all the way through. Poaching the dumplings in a combination of apple cider, brown sugar and cinnamon means they take on a jammy exterior and absorb some of sweetness in the process. As the dumplings cook, they release some starch into the liquid, which thickens the poaching liquid into a sauce. It's topped with a lightly whipped vanilla cream, which has a consistency similar to melted ice cream and coats each and every bite.

Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell

Categories     custards and puddings, dumplings, dessert

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings (about 5 to 6 dumplings per person)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup/220 grams packed light or dark brown sugar
4 cups/960 milliliters apple cider
2 cinnamon sticks
Pinch of kosher salt
2 3/4 cups/350 grams all-purpose flour
1/2 cup/110 grams light or dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup/240 milliliters whole milk
4 tablespoons/55 grams unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups/165 grams Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced (from about 2 medium apples)
1 cup/240 milliliters cold heavy cream
1/3 cup/40 grams confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Make the apple cider-caramel sauce: In a medium pot, heat the cream and butter over medium until the butter is melted. Add the brown sugar and bring to a simmer over medium-low. Once simmering, cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Add the apple cider and stir well to combine. (The sugar will seize, but just keep stirring and it will dissolve back into the liquid.) Add the cinnamon sticks and salt, and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
  • While the mixture comes to a simmer, make the dumplings: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Make a well in the center and add the milk, melted butter, egg and vanilla. Whisk to combine, then switch to a spatula or wooden spoon as the mixture comes together.
  • Reduce the heat to a low simmer. Add a single layer of tablespoon-size scoops of batter to the pot (about 5 to 6 dumplings), cover the pot and set a timer for 8 minutes. (If desired, you can test one dumpling by cutting it in half to make sure it's cooked through.)
  • After each batch, use a slotted spoon to drain and transfer to a medium bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or foil to help keep the dumplings warm. Repeat with the remaining batter, poaching the dumplings in batches until all of the batter is used. (The poaching liquid will thicken slightly and decrease as you cook the dumplings, even with the pot covered.)
  • Once all the dumplings are fully cooked and removed from the pot, add the apples to the pot and simmer on low heat, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on how toothsome or soft you like your apples.
  • While the apples cook, make the whipped cream: In a medium bowl, whisk the cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until it thickens enough to coat a spoon, but is still fluid. Chill the whipped cream until ready to use.
  • Divide the warm dumplings among serving dishes. Spoon the sauce, apples and cream sauce over each portion and serve immediately.

CARAMEL APPLE DUMPLINGS



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Yes, yet another apple dumpling recipe! Taste it, is really good and you will like it. My mother used to make these for dinner parties when I was young. Found this on Diana's Desserts, 2003 Diana Baker Woodall posted in February of that year. The sauce can be made up to 3 weeks ahead, chill in airtight container and the dumplings can be made up to 1 day ahead - chill sauce, dumpling and egg mixture separately in airtight container. Just bake chilled dumplings as directed.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Tarts

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 puffs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup sugar
1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons rum (optional)
chopped nuts (optional)
4 medium baking apples (Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples are good choices.)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 sheet frozen puff pastry (17.3oz pkg)
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) or 1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
1 large egg, beaten with
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • Make Caramel Sauce.
  • Peel apples, core each, creating a 1" wide hollow from top to bottom.
  • Place apples in a bowl and coat with lemon juice.
  • On a lightly floured board, roll pastry into a 12" square.
  • Cut into four equal squares and center an apple upright on each.
  • Pour Caramel Sauce equally into apple hollows.
  • Add chopped nuts at this time, if using.
  • Brush egg/water mixture over 1/2" wide border around each pastry.
  • To wrap each dumpling, with floured finger bring two opposite pastry corners up over apple and pinch tips together. Repeat with remaining two corners.
  • Firmly pinch all tips together; pinch each seam, then fold over about 1/8" along the seam and pinch again, leaving no holes.
  • Space evenly on a buttered 12x15" baking sheet.
  • Bake at 375F for 20 minutes.
  • Bake until pastry is deep golden, 10-15 minutes longer.
  • With a wide spatula, transfer the dumplings to plates.
  • Accompany with remaining caramel sauce and ice cream, if desired.
  • Caramel Sauce:.
  • In a 2-3 quart pan over medium heat, tilt and swirl sugar often until melted and amber-colored. About 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in whipping cream; mixture will bubble and sugar will harden.
  • Stir until sugar melts again and sauce boils, 6-8 minutes.
  • At once, pour sauce into a bowl.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Let sauce cool for 10 minutes, then stir in the rum.
  • Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.3, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 134.4, Sodium 118, Carbohydrate 68.4, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 48.3, Protein 5.4

APPLE DUMPLINGS



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This dessert always reminds me of my great-grandmother, who gave my mom her love of good wholesome food. The crispy golden dumplings are filled with apples and topped with a sweet caramel sauce. A scoop of ice cream is the perfect finishing touch. -Jody Fisher, Stewartstown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
4 to 5 tablespoons cold water
2 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 5 medium)
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a 12-in. x 18-in. rectangle. Cut into six squares., Place 1/3 cup chopped apples in the center of each square. Brush edges of dough with water; fold up corners to center and pinch to seal. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes., In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water and butter; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Pour over dumplings. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until apples are tender. Serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 711 calories, Fat 29g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 500mg sodium, Carbohydrate 109g carbohydrate (77g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CARAMEL DUMPLINGS



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My family just loves these tender dumplings in the sweet, rich sauce. I love them because they turn out wonderful every time I make them, which is a lot! -Faye Johnson, Connersville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups water
DUMPLINGS:
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup coarsely chopped peeled apple, optional
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the butter, brown sugar and water to boiling. Reduce heat to simmer. , Meanwhile, combine the dumpling ingredients; add apple if desired. Drop by tablespoonfuls into the simmering sauce. Cover tightly and simmer for 20 minutes. Do not lift lid. If desired, serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 329mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY APPLE DUMPLINGS



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My mother often prepared this special treat for us, ready to take out of the oven just as we came home from school. I can remember their magnificent aroma as I opened the front door so vividly. -Marjorie Thompson, West Sacramento, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
2 cups water
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
Pastry for double-crust pie
6 small to medium apples, peeled and cored

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. For syrup, place 1 cup sugar, water, 3 tablespoons butter and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil 3 minutes; remove from heat., Mix the remaining ½ cup sugar and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 21x14-in. rectangle; cut into 6 squares. Place an apple on each square. Fill center of each with 4 teaspoons sugar mixture and ½ teaspoon butter. Moisten edges of crust with water; bring up corners over apples, pinching edges to seal. Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish., Pour syrup around apples. Bake until golden brown and apples are tender, about 45 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 773 calories, Fat 39g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 104g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHEF JOHN'S APPLE DUMPLINGS



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This is one of America's oldest desserts. The flavor profile is almost identical to an apple pie, but instead of having a bunch of slices about, we have one beautifully roasted, tender, sweet apple inside--which while still covered in the same crust we use for a pie, is far superior because we basted and baked it with a sugar sauce. I highly recommend these get served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon butter, or as needed
1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup cold water
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 small Honeycrisp apples
1 recipe prepared pie crust dough
4 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a baking dish.
  • Combine brown sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, and water in a small pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and boil until all sugar is dissolved. Turn off heat and swirl pot gently to combine. Reserve sauce until needed.
  • Stir sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Core the unpeeled apples.
  • Divide pie dough into 4 portions. Roll out on a lightly floured surface into 4 circles about 1/8-inch thick and 7 inches in diameter, or large enough to fully wrap an apple.
  • Place apples in the center of each round of dough. Spoon about 3 teaspoons of cinnamon sugar into the apple cores; fill each hole with a teaspoon of butter.
  • Wrap each apple up in pie dough, sealing the dough together at the top. Be careful not to pull and stretch it too tightly around the apple as you wrap, or it might break apart when it bakes; brush lightly with water if dough won't stick together. Even out the top and trim off any excess; shape into decorative leaves if desired.
  • Place wrapped apples seam-side up into the buttered baking dish. Ladle some sauce over each to cover completely.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, basting with sauce occasionally, until pastry is browned and cooked through and apples are tender, 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and baste with more sauce. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.5 calories, Carbohydrate 78.1 g, Cholesterol 18.2 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 349.7 mg, Sugar 50.5 g

Tips:

  • To ensure the dumplings are cooked evenly, make sure the apple slices are thinly sliced and the dumplings are tightly sealed.
  • For a crispy crust, brush the dumplings with melted butter before baking.
  • If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon or your fingers to spread the butter on the dumplings.
  • To make the caramel sauce ahead of time, simply let it cool completely and then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • When you're ready to serve the dumplings, simply reheat the caramel sauce over low heat until it is warmed through.

Conclusion:

Apple dumplings with caramel sauce is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust, tender apples, and rich caramel sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give this recipe a try.

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