Description
Heavenly caramel apple dumplings blend Southern comfort with sweet sophistication, wrapping tender apples in buttery pastry. Warm spices and rich caramel sauce create a dessert that invites you to savor each delightful, golden-crusted bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 can (8 count) crescent roll dough
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for caramel sauce)
Dairy and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for caramel sauce)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for caramel sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking vessel with non-stick spray.
- Unroll the crescent pastry sheets, positioning a crisp apple wedge at the broader end of each triangle. Meticulously roll each segment into a compact bundle, nestling them snugly within the prepared baking dish.
- Craft a luxurious coating by whisking together molten butter, rich brown sugar, crystalline sugar, aromatic cinnamon, fragrant vanilla, and a whisper of salt. Lavishly cascade this mixture across the assembled dumplings.
- Construct a velvety caramel elixir by melding butter, deep brown sugar, silky cream, and a dash of cinnamon in a simmering pan. Allow the mixture to harmonize for approximately 2 minutes until achieving a seamless consistency, then generously drench the dumplings.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven, allowing the dumplings to transform for 35-40 minutes. Watch for a golden-bronze hue and effervescent sauce that signals culinary perfection.
- Present the warm, decadent dumplings adorned with a cloud of vanilla ice cream or billowing whipped cream, elevating this dessert to a sublime indulgence.
Notes
- Slice apples uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dumplings.
- Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith for balanced sweetness and structural integrity during baking.
- Seal crescent roll edges completely to prevent apple filling from leaking during baking process.
- Adjust sugar levels by reducing brown sugar for a less sweet version or using alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for dietary variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 343 kcal
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 214 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg