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Crispy Apple Dumplings: 3-Ingredient Easy Caramel Sauce

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Simple, rustic apple dumplings wrapped in flaky puff pastry and drizzled with a homemade glossy caramel sauce. This dessert is quick to make, uses pantry staples, and offers a perfect balance of tart apple and sweet, buttery crust.

Ingredients

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  • 4 firm apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji), peeled, cored, and cut into quarters or halves
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
  • Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 8-10 squares large enough to wrap the apple pieces.
  3. Place an apple piece in the center of each square. Fold the corners up and over the apple, pinching the seams together at the top. Place dumplings seam-side down on the baking sheet, leaving space for expansion.
  4. Brush the tops of the dumplings generously with the egg wash. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the pastry is puffed and deep golden brown.
  6. While dumplings bake, make the caramel: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium heat without stirring until sugar dissolves and turns amber.
  7. Carefully add butter and stir until melted. Remove from heat and whisk in cream and salt. The mixture will bubble; whisk until smooth.
  8. Serve dumplings immediately, drizzled with the warm caramel sauce.

Notes

Keep heat at medium-low when making caramel to prevent burning. Use a light-colored pan to monitor sugar color. Pat apple pieces dry before wrapping to prevent soggy pastry. Let dumplings cool slightly before serving to allow steam to escape and maintain crispness. Leftovers can be reheated in the oven at 350°F to restore crispiness.

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