Best 13 Apple Dumplings With Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing aroma of warm, flaky pastries enveloping tender apples in a symphony of flavors. Apple dumplings, a classic dessert with a rustic charm, are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of apples with the buttery goodness of pastry dough. This article presents two enticing recipes for apple dumplings, each offering a unique taste experience.

The first recipe introduces the traditional Apple Dumplings with Sauce, a comforting dessert that evokes memories of homey kitchens and family gatherings. This recipe features a simple yet flavorful pastry dough that encases peeled and cored apples, creating individual dumplings that are then simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce made from butter, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The result is a tender and juicy apple filling wrapped in a golden-brown pastry that bursts with flavor in every bite.

Accompanying the traditional recipe is a delightful variation: Apple Dumplings with Caramel Sauce. This recipe takes the classic apple dumpling to a new level of decadence with a luscious caramel sauce that adds a rich and creamy touch. The caramel sauce is prepared with a combination of butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, resulting in a velvety smooth sauce that complements the apple dumplings perfectly.

Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve perfect apple dumplings. Whether you prefer the comforting simplicity of the traditional Apple Dumplings with Sauce or the indulgent richness of the Apple Dumplings with Caramel Sauce, these recipes promise a delightful treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED APPLE DUMPLINGS



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These are the ones my grandmother used to make: warm, flaky, apple-y sweet and drizzled with a sauce that bakes right with them. These are not difficult to make, just a little time-consuming. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Provided by MICKI WOOD

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 recipe pastry for double-crust pie
6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
½ cup butter
¾ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups water
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch pan.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry into a large rectangle, about 24 by 16 inches. Cut into 6 square pieces. Place an apple on each pastry square with the cored opening facing upward. Cut butter into 8 pieces. Place 1 piece of butter in the opening of each apple; reserve remaining butter for sauce. Divide brown sugar between apples, poking some inside each cored opening and the rest around the base of each apple. Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg over the apples.
  • With slightly wet fingertips, bring one corner of pastry square up to the top of the apple, then bring the opposite corner to the top and press together. Bring up the two remaining corners, and seal. Slightly pinch the dough at the sides to completely seal in the apple. Repeat with the remaining apples. Place in prepared baking dish.
  • In a saucepan, combine water, white sugar, vanilla extract and reserved butter. Place over medium heat, and bring to a boil in a large saucepan. Boil for 5 minutes, or until sugar is dissolved. Carefully pour over dumplings.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Place each apple dumpling in a dessert bowl, and spoon some sauce over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 899 calories, Carbohydrate 147.8 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 434.2 mg, Sugar 115.4 g

APPLE DUMPLINGS WITH RICH CINNAMON SAUCE



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This dessert stands on its own, but a scoop of vanilla ice cream certainly wouldn't hurt.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 tablespoons softened butter
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
4 apples (any variety but Red Delicious) peeled, halved, and cored, a thin sliver cut off bottoms so apples sit flat
1 (15 ounce) container 9-inch pie crusts
1 egg white
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Mix 3 Tbs. of butter, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon and all the nuts in a small bowl. Spoon a portion of the mixture into each hollowed-out apple core.
  • For boxed pie crusts, unroll one of the dough sheets onto a floured work surface. Pulling on sides of dough to straighten rounded edges, roll it into an approximate 12-inch square, then cut the dough into four 6-inch squares; brush the perimeter of each square with egg white. Set an apple half on each square. Bring up the 4 corners of dough around the apple and pinch edges to seal. Place on a large (at least 18- by 12-inch) parchment-covered baking dish. Brush dumpling tops and sides with egg white; sprinkle with sugar. Repeat process with remaining apples and dough.
  • Bake dumplings until pastry sets and starts to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes longer.
  • While apples bake, bring 1 cup water, the remaining 2 Tbs. butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 tsp. cinnamon to boil in asmall saucepan over medium heat. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 tsps. water; whisk into hot syrup for a smooth sauce. Cover, keep warm.
  • For each serving, spoon a portion of sauce on a dessert plate. Set apple dumpling over warm sauce; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 19.1 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 373.1 mg, Sugar 37.5 g

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 DUMPLINGS WITH SAUCE



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This warm and comforting apple dumplings recipe is incredible by itself or served with ice cream. You can decorate each dumpling by cutting 1-inch leaves and a 1/2-inch stem from the leftover dough. -Robin Lendon, Cincinnati, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1/3 cup cold water
8 medium tart apples, peeled and cored
8 teaspoons butter
9 teaspoons cinnamon sugar, divided
SAUCE:
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide into 8 portions. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 350°. Roll each portion of dough between 2 lightly floured sheets of waxed paper into a 7-in. square. Place an apple on each square. Place 1 teaspoon butter and 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar in the center of each apple., Gently bring up corners of pastry to each center, trimming any excess; pinch edges to seal. If desired, cut out apple leaves and stems from dough scraps; attach to dumplings with water. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar., In a large saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring just to a boil, stirring until blended. Pour over apples. , Bake until apples are tender and pastry is golden brown, 50-55 minutes, basting occasionally with sauce. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 764 calories, Fat 40g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 429mg sodium, Carbohydrate 97g carbohydrate (59g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

APPLE DUMPLINGS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
Pinch salt
3/4 cup lard, softened
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup water
6 Granny Smith apples
1 cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces
Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling
3 cups water
2 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the pastry dough: Mix together the flour and salt in a large bowl. Add the lard and butter and mix with your hands until crumbly. Slowly add the water and mix until the dough comes together, then coat with flour to prevent sticking. Refrigerate the dough for a minimum of 2 hours and preferably overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Roll out the dough into a 1/8-inch-thick square on a lightly floured surface, then cut the into six 7-by-7-inch squares.
  • For the apple filling: Peel and core the apples. Place an apple in the center of each dough square. Put 1 piece of butter into the center of each apple. Push some brown sugar down on top of the butter until packed tight. Put a second piece of butter on top of the sugar. Sprinkle cinnamon liberally across the dough and the filled apples. Fold opposite corners of the dough up around each apple, and then turn over and mold the rest of the dough over the apples, being careful not to leave any parts of the apples exposed. Tear off any excess dough on the bottom of each apple.
  • Place the apples in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • For the dumpling sauce: Combine the water, granulated sugar, butter and vanilla in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Ladle 1/2 cup of the dumpling sauce over each dumpling and pour the excess sauce into the baking dish. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the fruit is tender, about 35 minutes. Serve warm.

GRANDMA'S APPLE DUMPLINGS



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This is a simple and delicious recipe for apples wrapped in dough with an orange vanilla sauce. Don't forget the ice cream!

Provided by Megan Sneed

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and quartered
1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup butter
¾ cup white sugar
1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Wrap each apple piece in one crescent roll. Place seam side down in an 8x8 baking dish and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • In medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and orange juice; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over rolls.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until pastry is golden and apples are tender. Spoon sauce over rolls when serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 302.4 mg, Sugar 27 g

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.

APPLE DUMPLINGS WITH VANILLA SAUCE A HARVEST HOUSE IN GREEN BLUFF, WA. RECIPE



APPLE DUMPLINGS with VANILLA SAUCE a HARVEST HOUSE in GREEN BLUFF, WA. recipe image

Please enjoy this delicious recipe served at the "Harvest House" at Green Bluff, WA. If you have never been to Green Bluff,WA. you are missing a great treat. There are many family owned farms & orchards. Peaches,apples,pumpkins strawberries, berries of all kind, vegetables etc. etc. I could go on and on. Fruits & vegetables...

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 med. apples...................... ( preferably green bluff apples)
2 c flour
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 c butter
2/3 c milk
cinnamon
1 c sugar
2/3 c flour
1/4 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Mix dry ingredients, cut in butter. Stir in milk. Roll out into a 10 inch log, cut into 1 inch pieces. Roll each 1 inch piece into a 8 inch circle. Peel and core apples. Place apple in center of dough circle, fill center of apple with 1 teaspoon sugar, sprinkle with cinnamon and add 1 teaspoon of butter. Fold dough up and over the apple. Bake on a greased baking sheet at 350F for 30-49 minutes untill apple is done. Serve with vanilla sauce or ice-cream.
  • 2. Vanilla sauce: Stir the 1 cup of sugar into 3 cups of cold water (use a wire whip) in saucepan. Stir and cook over medium heat until thick, add 1/4 cup butter a sprinkle of cinnamon and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Serve warm over dumplings. ENJOY

APPLE DUMPLINGS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Granny Smith apples
1 lemon
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 canned buttermilk biscuits
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Peel, core and slice the apples vertically into 8 slices each. Squeeze the lemon into a bowl of water and add the apple slices to keep from turning brown. In a medium saucepan, mix 1 cup water, 3/4 cup of the sugar, the butter and vanilla. Bring the sugar mixture to a boil over medium heat. Separate each biscuit into 2 layers. Wrap a biscuit layer around a slice of apple, stretching the biscuit slightly to overlap, and seal on the bottom. Place the wrapped slices, sealed-side down, in a 9- by 12- by 2-inch casserole dish. Pour the hot sugar mixture over the apple slices. Mix the remaining 1/4 cup sugar with the cinnamon and sprinkle the mixture over the tops of the wrapped apples. Bake until golden brown, 35 minutes.

APPLE DUMPLING SAUCE



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Make and share this Apple Dumpling Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss Erin C.

Categories     Dessert

Time 52m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon butter
2 ounces water
1 pinch cinnamon

Steps:

  • Bring ingredients to a boil.
  • Pour over already prepared dumpling (frozen).
  • Bake at 425 for 20 minutes, then 350 for 30 minutes.
  • I often add a bit of cream to the final product.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.2, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 10.1, Sodium 28.2, Carbohydrate 37.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 37.8

APPLE DUMPLINGS I



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These Apple Dumplings are swimming in a buttery vanilla sauce. My family loves them. I hope you will, too.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) can refrigerated flaky biscuit dough
4 apples - peeled, cored and halved
1 cup white sugar
1 cup water
½ cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Butter a 7x11 inch baking pan. Separate biscuit dough into 8 pieces. Flatten each piece of dough into a circle. Wrap one biscuit around each apple half and place, seam side down, in pan.
  • In small bowl, combine sugar, water, melted butter and vanilla. Pour mixture over dumplings in pan. Sprinkle cinnamon on top. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until golden. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.9 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Cholesterol 31.1 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 641.3 mg, Sugar 36.4 g

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.

HOMEMADE APPLE DUMPLINGS WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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When our apples become ripe, it's not unusual for me to make as many as 30 of these fruity dumplings! I've relied on the recipe for more than 50 years.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
2 eggs
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons white vinegar
7 medium tart apples, peeled and cored
7 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, 2 teaspoons sugar and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. In a small bowl, combine 1 egg, water and vinegar; gradually add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide into seven portions. , On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 7-in. square. Place an apple on each pastry square; place 1 tablespoon butter in the center of each. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over apples., Bring up corners of pastry to center; pinch edges to seal. Beat remaining egg; brush over pastry. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until smooth and blended. Pour over apples. Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until apples are tender and pastry is golden brown, basting occasionally with sauce. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 974 calories, Fat 47g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 134g carbohydrate (100g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady apples are all good choices.
  • Peel the apples before cooking if you prefer a smoother texture. However, leaving the peels on will give the dumplings a more rustic appearance.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the apples into even wedges. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Be careful not to overfill the dumplings. They should be full, but not so full that they burst open during cooking.
  • Bake the dumplings until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender. This will usually take about 30 minutes.
  • Serve the dumplings warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Apple dumplings are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. Whether you like your dumplings sweet or tart, with or without nuts, or served with ice cream or whipped cream, there is sure to be an apple dumpling recipe that you will love.

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