Apple Dumplings With Rich Cinnamon Sauce Recipes

APPLE DUMPLINGS WITH RICH CINNAMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees.
• Mix 3 Tbs. of butter, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon and all the nuts in a small bowl. Spoon a portion of the mixture into each hollowed-out apple core.
• For boxed pie crusts, unroll one of the dough sheets onto a floured work surface. Pulling on sides of dough to straighten rounded edges, roll it into an approximate 12-inch square, then cut the dough into four 6-inch squares; brush the perimeter of each square with egg white. Set an apple half on each square. Bring up the 4 corners of dough around the apple and pinch edges to seal. Place on a large (at least 18- by 12-inch) parchment-covered baking dish. Brush dumpling tops and sides with egg white; sprinkle with sugar. Repeat process with remaining apples and dough.
• Bake dumplings until pastry sets and starts to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes longer.
• While apples bake, bring 1 cup water, the remaining 2 Tbs. butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 tsp. cinnamon to boil in asmall saucepan over medium heat. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 tsps. water; whisk into hot syrup for a smooth sauce. Cover, keep warm.
• For each serving, spoon a portion of sauce on a dessert plate. Set apple dumpling over warm sauce; serve immediately.

APPLE DUMPLINGS WITH RICH CINNAMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut a thin sliver off of the bottom of each apple so that they sit flat.
• Heat oven to 425 degrees.
• Mix 3 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and all the nuts in a small bowl.
• Spoon a portion of the mixture into each hallowed-out apple.
• For boxed pie crust, unroll one of the dough sheets onto a floured work surface.
• Pulling on side of dough to straighten rounded edges, roll it into an approximate 12-inch square.
• Then cut the dough into four 6-inch squares.
• Brush the edge of each square with egg white.
• Set an apple half on each square.
• Bring up the dough's 4 corners around the apple and pinch edges to seal.
• Place on a large (at least 12-by-18-inch) parchment-covered baking dish.
• Brush dumpling tops and sides with egg whites.
• Sprinkle with sugar.
• Repeat the process with remaining apples and dough.
• Bake dumplings until pastry sets and starts to turn golden, about 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 375 and bake until golden-brown, about 20 minutes longer.
• While apples bake, bring 1 cup water, the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon to boil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Dissolve cornstarch in 2 teaspoons water; whisk into hot syrup for a smooth sauce.
• Cover, keep warm.
• For each serving, spoon a portion of sauce on a dessert plate.
• Set apple dumpling over warm sauce, and serve immediately.

APPLE DUMPLINGS WITH CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add milk, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball; divide dough in half. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., On a well-floured surface, roll each portion of dough into an 8-in. square. Cut apples in half horizontally; place an apple bottom on each square. Place brown sugar and cinnamon in the core of each bottom; dot each with 2 teaspoons butter. Replace apple tops., Gently bring up corners of pastry to center; pinch edges to seal. Place in a greased 8-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine flour and water until smooth. Add the sugars, butter and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until smooth and blended. Pour over dumplings. , Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until apples are tender and pastry is golden brown. Serve warm.