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Baked Apple Dumplings with Cranberry Filling

Baked Apple Dumplings with Cranberry Filling

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

  1. 6 medium apples
  2. 1 cup fresh cranberries
  3. 1/2 cup sugar
  4. 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  5. 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough
  6. 1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish by lightly greasing it with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Wash and core the apples, being careful to keep them whole. Peel the skin if desired, leaving the apples intact.
  3. In a small bowl, mix fresh cranberries with 1/4 cup of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Set aside.
  4. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into individual triangles. Stretch each triangle slightly to ensure it can fully wrap around an apple.
  5. Place one cored apple in the center of each dough triangle. Fill the apple's center with the cranberry mixture.
  6. Carefully wrap the dough around each apple, pinching the seams to seal completely. Ensure no filling is exposed.
  7. Arrange the wrapped apples in the prepared baking dish, leaving space between each dumpling.
  8. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, remaining sugar, and remaining cinnamon. Brush this mixture generously over each dumpling.
  9. 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.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Optional: Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Tips

  1. Choose firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor.
  2. Make sure to seal the dough completely around each apple to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
  3. For extra richness, brush the dumplings with an egg wash before adding the butter-sugar mixture to achieve a more glossy, golden crust.
  4. Let the dumplings rest for 10 minutes after baking to allow the filling to set and prevent burning your mouth.
  5. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate indulgence.
  6. 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

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