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Light & Fluffy Apple Dumplings Easy Cinnamon Sugar Recipe

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These Light & Fluffy Apple Dumplings with Cinnamon Sugar Sauce are a quick and easy dessert made with simple ingredients. Perfect for potlucks or weeknight dinners, they feature tender apples wrapped in a soft, pillowy dumpling and a rich, buttery cinnamon sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 3/4 cup milk (whole milk preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated if available)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (turbinado or demerara, optional)
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Peel and core the apples. Cut each apple in half from top to bottom to get four halves. Set aside in a bowl of cold water with a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Add the cold butter cubes. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse meal with some pea-sized butter pieces still visible.
  3. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Pour in the milk and vanilla extract. Stir with a fork until just combined. The dough will be shaggy and slightly sticky. Do not overmix.
  4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently bring it together with your hands, then pat it into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick. Cut into four equal squares.
  5. Pat each apple half dry with a paper towel. Place one apple half, cut side down, in the center of each dough square. Bring the corners of the dough up over the apple, pinching the seams to seal. Place each dumpling seam-side down in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  6. In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once boiling and butter is melted, reduce heat and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Slowly pour the hot sauce around the dumplings, not directly on top. If using, sprinkle coarse sugar over the tops.
  8. Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and the sauce is bubbling. The apples should be tender when pierced with a fork. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep the butter and dough cold for light, fluffy dumplings. Do not overmix the dough. For best results, use Granny Smith apples. The dumplings can be assembled a day in advance and refrigerated; add 5-10 minutes to baking time. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.

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Keywords: apple dumplings, easy apple dessert, cinnamon sugar sauce, potluck dessert, quick apple recipe

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