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Best Baked Apple Dumplings with Caramel Sauce (Easy Recipe!)

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These Best Baked Apple Dumplings with Caramel Sauce are the kind of dessert that makes people close their eyes. They’re the kind you make when you want the kitchen to smell like someone loves you.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, cut into small cubes)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 egg (for egg wash, beaten)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for caramel)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed, for caramel)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for caramel)
  • Pinch of salt (for caramel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Peel the apples, then cut them in half through the stem. Use a melon baller or small spoon to scoop out the core and seeds.
  3. Place the apple halves cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes (par-bake).
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the cold butter cubes and toss to coat.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet into a 12×12-inch square. Cut it into four equal squares.
  6. Place one par-baked apple half, cut-side up, in the center of each pastry square. Fill the cavity with the brown sugar-butter mixture. Bring the corners of the pastry up to the top of the apple and pinch the edges together to seal. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
  7. Brush each dumpling with the beaten egg wash. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden and the filling is bubbly.
  9. While the dumplings bake, make the caramel sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and salt. Let it cool slightly.
  10. Serve warm dumplings drizzled with caramel sauce.

Notes

Don’t skip the par-bake step for the apples. Keep the puff pastry cold for best results. Seal the edges well to prevent filling from leaking. The caramel sauce can be made up to a week ahead and stored in the fridge. For a dairy-free version, use vegan butter and coconut cream. For gluten-free, use gluten-free puff pastry.

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