Apple Dumpling Roll-Ups

A family friend gave me a simple way to make apple dumplings without lots of steps. I love the sticky cinnamon topping.

Apple Dumpling Roll-Ups

Average Rating: 4.4

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min. Bake: 45 min. + standing
YIELD: 1 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
  • 1-1/3 cups 2% milk
  • 3/4 to 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 cups chopped apples (about 4 medium)

  • SAUCE:
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk; stir just until moistened (dough will be soft and sticky).
  • 2. Turn dough onto a floured surface. Roll into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon to within 1 in. of edges; top with apples. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Using a serrated knife, cut into 12 slices. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan, cut side down.
  • 3. In a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients; bring to a boil, whisking to blend. Cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Pour over top.
  • 4. Bake, uncovered, 45-55 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 339 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 413mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.