Easy Apple Dumplings Recipe with Cinnamon Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup dark brown sugar, divided
• 5 tablespoons butter, divided
• 0.25 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
• 4 apples (any variety but Red Delicious) peeled, halved, and cored, a thin sliver cut off bottoms so apples sit flat
• 1 (15 ounce) container 9-inch pie crusts
• 1 egg white, beaten
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a large baking dish with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, nuts, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Divide this flavorful mixture evenly among the apple centers.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll one sheet of dough into a 12-inch square. Cut into four 6-inch squares and brush the edges with egg white. Place 6 apple halves, cut side up, on each square. Wrap the dough securely around the apples, pinching the edges to seal. Transfer to the prepared baking dish, and repeat with the remaining dough and apples. Brush the dough with remaining egg white, then sprinkle with white sugar for a beautiful finish.
4. Bake the apple dumplings in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Continue baking until they are golden brown, about 20 minutes longer.
5. While the dumplings are baking, in a small saucepan over medium heat, bring 1 cup water, the remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon to a boil. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. In a separate small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in 2 teaspoons of water, then whisk this mixture into the sugar-butter mixture. Continue stirring until the sauce becomes smooth and syrupy. Cover the sauce and keep it warm until serving.
6. To serve, spoon a generous portion of the warm cinnamon sauce onto a plate. Carefully place an apple dumpling on top and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious homemade treat!

Nutrition

• Calories: 481 kcal
• Fat Content: 25 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 38 g
• Sodium Content: 373 mg
• Protein Content: 3 g
• Cholesterol Content: 19 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 63 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g