How to Make Apple Dumplings with Rich Cinnamon Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Apple dumplings are a classic American dessert that brings to mind cozy fall evenings and warm, comforting flavors. These individual servings of tender, flaky pastry enveloping a sweet, spiced apple filling are the perfect way to enjoy the bountiful harvest of autumn. And when drizzled with a rich cinnamon sauce, they become a truly decadent treat that will leave you craving more. Whether you're making them for a special occasion or just to satisfy a sweet tooth, apple dumplings with rich cin...

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Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar, divided
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
  • 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, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and adjust the rack to the lower-middle position. Line a large (at least 18- by 12-inch) baking dish with parchment.
  • Mix 3 tablespoons of butter, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and chopped nuts in a small bowl. Spoon a portion of mixture into each hollowed-out apple core.
  • Unroll one dough sheet onto a floured work surface. Pulling on the sides of dough to straighten rounded edges, roll it into an approximate 12-inch square; cut dough into four 6-inch squares and brush the perimeter of each square with egg white. Set apple halves on each square. Bring up 4 corners of dough around apple and pinch edges to seal. Place in prepared baking dish. Brush dumpling tops and sides with egg white; sprinkle with white sugar. Repeat process with remaining apples and dough.
  • Bake dumplings in the preheated oven until pastry sets and turns golden brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 teaspoons water; whisk into hot syrup for a smooth sauce. Cover and keep warm.
  • To serve: Spoon a portion of warm sauce on a dessert plate; set apple dumpling on top and serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    481 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 373mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 63g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 38g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 171mg