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    Home » Recipes » Tasty Treats

    Apple Dumplings

    Published: Sep 10, 2021 · Modified: Jan 3, 2023 by Nicole · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    This yummy and easy old-fashioned Apple Dumpling Roll-ups recipe is the beautiful marriage of apple pie and cinnamon rolls. Like grandma's, the dough is a biscuit dough/ pie crust hybrid that is soft and flaky and fluffy. It's filled with a delicious apple filling reminiscent of apple pie, and baked in a sauce that turns into a caramel-y cinnamon-y syrup sauce. They are not soggy, and are absolute perfection. This recipe has been in my family for a lot of decades and was a family favorite growing up. I tweaked a few things and modernized it a bit (butter instead of shortening) and it. is. fabulous. These are also relatively quick to make, since you don't have to wait for the dough to rise.

    apple dumplings in a pan.

    These are so warm and comforting, we eat them not only during fall season, but throughout winter too. For another fun fall treat, try our Fall Maple Cookies!

    Have a lot of apples to use up? Try our Caramel Apple Pie and Easy Homemade Apple Muffins.

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    What I love about this recipe:

    The texture is absolute perfection. The little biscuits are so moist and fluffy. The apple isn't too strong or overwhelming in this dish, and pairs perfectly with the cinnamon caramel syrup. Like, apple pie, it's perfect served with ice cream.

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350*F. On low heat in a small saucepan, combine the water, butter, sugar, and cinnamon into a small saucepan. Stir it a couple of times, then walk away. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder. Cut in the cold butter. You can use a pastry blender, a fork, or your fingers. Press the butter into the flour until it looks like the picture above. Crumbly, without any remaining butter chunks.

    biscuit dough

    2. Add the milk, reserving a small amount (about a teaspoon or 2). Use a fork and a folding motion to mix the dough. DO NOT OVER MIX. Lift from the bottom of turn the dough over to mix. If it's a little dry, add the rest of the milk. It is easier to add more milk without over mixing than it is to add more flour. Stir the syrup mixture. If it's all melted and combined, turn the unit as low as it can go.

    apples and cinnamon being rolled up in a pie dough.

    3. Peel and grate apples (our favorites are granny smith due to their tart flavor. Honeycrisp also taste great). On a clean, flat work space, liberally sprinkle flour across it, then roll out the dough into a rectangle, about ⅛" thick. Spread the grated apples across the dough, then sprinkles liberally with cinnamon sugar mixture (you may have a little left over).

    caramel syrup being poured over apple rolls.

    4. Roll up the dough starting on a long edge. Slice rolls into about 1" thick pieces and spread out evenly in a 9x13 or 11x11 baking dish. Pour the caramel cinnamon syrup over the top. Bake in the oven at 350* F for 35 minutes. The biscuit dough should look cooked and be a light golden brown. The syrup will be sizzling.

    Hint: Do not, do not over mix the dough or the biscuits will be tough and chewy instead of light and fluffy.

    Substitutions:

    • Store bought biscuit dough- you can use store bought biscuit dough, if needed, but we highly recommend these easy and delicious biscuits.
    • Apples- though this tastes best with crisp and tart apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, you can make it with any kind of apple.

    Variations

    • Extra Apple Apple Dumplings- The apple is not bold in this recipe. If you like a bold apple flavor, use 3-4 cups of apples instead of 2.

    Equipment

    • grater
    • mixing bowls
    • 9x13 baking dish
    • pastry blender (optional)
    • saucepan

    Storage

    Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

    We do not recommend freezing this recipe.

    Recipe

    apple roll ups

    Apple Dumpling Roll Ups

    Nicole
    These easy old-fashioned apple dumplings are the beautiful marriage of apple pie and cinnamon rolls, drowning in a delicious cinnamon caramel syrup.
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 45 mins
    Servings 12
    Calories/serving 335 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    For the syrup:

    • 2 cups water
    • 2 cups sugar
    • 2 Tablespoons butter
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

    For the dough:

    • 2 cups + 2 Tablespoons flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 10 Tablespoons unsalted butter decrease salt to ½ teaspoon if using salted butter
    • ½ cup milk

    Cinnamon Sugar Mix:

    • 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 3 teaspoons cinnamon

    Other:

    • 2 cups grated apple about 2 medium/large or 3 medium/small. Granny smith have the best flavor for this

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350*F.
    • Start with the syrup. On low heat, combine the water, butter, sugar, and cinnamon into a small saucepan. Stir it a couple of times, then walk away.
    • While that heats up, start on the dough. Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium sized mixing bowl.
    • Add the cold cubed butter and cut it in. Cut it in using a pastry blender, a fork, or your hands. Using your fingers, simply press the flour mixture into the butter. It takes a few minutes no matter what tool you use. When you're done, it will be crumbly without any chunks of butter left.
    • Add the milk and gently fold the milk into the dry mixture. Mix only until JUST combined. Do not over mix!
    • Now go stir the syrup mixture. It should be done heating up now and should combine nicely. Turn the unit to the absolute lowest heat and let it sit while you finish the roll-ups.
    • Liberally sprinkle flour across a clean, flat work surface such as a table or counter.
    • Plop the dough out onto the floured surface.
    • Sprinkle flour across the top and gently roll out the dough into a rectangle, about ⅛" thick.
    • Combine sugar and cinnamon into a small bowl.
    • Peel and grate apples. Spread grated apples over the dough evenly.
    • Sprinkle the cinnamon/ sugar mixture over the top.
    • Roll the dough up like you would a cinnamon roll, starting along a long edge of your rectangle.
    • Cut into 1" sections and place in a 9X13 pan, so that they are evenly spaced.
    • Stir the syrup one last time, then pour all of it across the apple roll-ups.
    • Bake at 350*F for 35 minutes, until the biscuits look done and are a light golden brown.
    • Allow to cool at least 45 minutes before serving.
    • Enjoy! Like apple pie, it pairs perfectly with vanilla ice cream!

    Notes

    Do not over mix the dough! It will make them tough and chewy.
    Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream if desired.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1scoopCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 288mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 383IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Brandy

      September 10, 2021 at 9:24 am

      Hey! These apple dumplings looks delicious! How many apples do you use?
      Thanks

      Reply
    2. Jed

      September 13, 2021 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      I loved every bite. Easy recipe to follow and soooo tasty!

      Reply
    3. JC

      October 18, 2021 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      This was a fun recipe, everyone loved it. Great taste, great texture

      Reply
    4. Lubna

      October 29, 2021 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      I can't believe how good these are. I am loving this dumpling roll ups. Full of flavour and taste....

      Reply
    5. Rosemary

      August 09, 2022 at 9:03 pm

      5 stars
      Great tip on the kind of apples to use. Easy to make and delicious with coffee. Definitely going to make again.

      Reply
    6. Janessa

      August 30, 2022 at 10:34 am

      5 stars
      Okay, wow! This might be my new favourite treat.

      Reply
    7. Tayler

      August 30, 2022 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      I made these last fall and they were SO easy and delicious! Already can't wait to make them again this year!

      Reply
    8. Nicole

      September 05, 2022 at 12:20 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy, yummy. Old fashioned like grandma used to make! We LOVE these apple dumplings!

      Reply

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