Get ready to transform your kitchen into a heavenly bakery with these irresistible Baked Apple Dumplings with Cranberry Filling! Imagine golden, flaky pastry hugging perfectly spiced apples, bursting with tart cranberry goodness - this dessert is about to become your new obsession. Whether you're looking to impress dinner guests or treat yourself to a luxurious homemade dessert, these dumplings are guaranteed to make taste buds dance and hearts melt.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 medium apples
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish by lightly greasing it with butter or cooking spray.
- Wash and core the apples, being careful to keep them whole. Peel the skin if desired, leaving the apples intact.
- In a small bowl, mix fresh cranberries with 1/4 cup of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Set aside.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into individual triangles. Stretch each triangle slightly to ensure it can fully wrap around an apple.
- Place one cored apple in the center of each dough triangle. Fill the apple's center with the cranberry mixture.
- Carefully wrap the dough around each apple, pinching the seams to seal completely. Ensure no filling is exposed.
- Arrange the wrapped apples in the prepared baking dish, leaving space between each dumpling.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, remaining sugar, and remaining cinnamon. Brush this mixture generously over each dumpling.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Optional: Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Tips
- Choose firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor.
- Make sure to seal the dough completely around each apple to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- For extra richness, brush the dumplings with an egg wash before adding the butter-sugar mixture to achieve a more glossy, golden crust.
- Let the dumplings rest for 10 minutes after baking to allow the filling to set and prevent burning your mouth.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate indulgence.
- If you're short on time, you can prepare the dumplings ahead and refrigerate before baking - just add 5-10 minutes to the baking time.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 25mg