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Apple Dumplings with Caramel Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 dumplings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Apple Dumplings are a delightful American dessert featuring tart Granny Smith apples enveloped in a light and flaky crescent roll crust, baked to golden perfection and generously topped with a buttery sweet caramel glaze. This classic treat is perfect served warm, either on its own or paired beautifully with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce for the ultimate indulgence.

Ingredients

Dough and Filling

  • 2 cans crescent roll dough
  • 6 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Caramel Syrup

  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

To Serve

  • 4 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with baking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Shape the Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it into a 16×24-inch rectangle on a clean surface. Cut the dough into 6 equal-sized pieces to wrap each apple.
  3. Make Filling: In a small bowl, combine and mash the unsalted butter, packed brown sugar, cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until blended to create a sweet, spiced butter filling.
  4. Stuff Apples: Evenly distribute the butter and sugar mixture inside the cavity of each peeled and cored Granny Smith apple. This filling will melt during baking, creating a delicious gooey center.
  5. Wrap Apples: Place each stuffed apple in the center of a dough piece. Carefully bring the corners of the dough up over the apple and pinch them together to seal completely, ensuring the apples are fully enclosed.
  6. Arrange in Dish: Place the wrapped apples seam side down in the prepared baking dish, spacing them evenly.
  7. Prepare Caramel Syrup: In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and unsalted butter. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, swirling occasionally. Continue cooking until the syrup turns a golden color and the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  8. Apply Syrup and Seal: Pour the warm caramel syrup generously over and around the apple dumplings in the baking dish. Using slightly wet fingertips, pinch any remaining dough seams to insure each dumpling is securely sealed.
  9. Bake: Bake the dumplings uncovered at 400°F (204°C) for 40-50 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
  10. Serve: Serve the apple dumplings warm on dessert plates, spoon over any remaining caramel syrup from the baking dish, and top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a thin drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra special touch.

Notes

  • Use Granny Smith apples for their tartness which balances the sweetness of the caramel and sugar filling.
  • Ensure you pinch the dough seams tightly to prevent syrup leakage during baking.
  • The caramel syrup should be simmered carefully to avoid burning; a golden color is ideal.
  • This dessert is best served warm, but leftovers can be reheated gently in the oven.
  • If preferred, use store-bought caramel sauce for serving instead of homemade caramel syrup drizzle.

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