Apple Dumplings with Rich Cinnamon Sauce recipe

Name: Apple Dumplings with Rich Cinnamon Sauce
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 egg white; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 cup packed dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 5 tablespoons softened butter; ¼ cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts; 1 (15 ounce) container 9-inch pie crusts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

For each serving, spoon a portion of sauce on a dessert plate. Set apple dumpling over warm sauce; serve immediately.

Step 4

Mix 3 tablespoons of butter, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, and all nuts in a small bowl. Spoon a portion of mixture into each hollowed-out apple core.

Step 5

For boxed pie crusts, unroll one of 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 dough into four 6-inch squares; brush the perimeter of each square with egg white. Set apple halves on each square. Bring up 4 corners of dough around 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.

Step 6

While apples bake, bring 1 cup water, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon 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.