apple dumplings with spiced bourbon caramel sauce

Name: Apple Dumplings with Spiced Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## SPICED BOURBON CARAMEL SOUCE; 2 cup(s) water; 1 cup(s) sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) bourbon; 3/4 cup(s) packed brown sugar; 4 teaspoon(s) unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cloves; 3/4 teaspoon(s) salt; ## DUMPLING DOUGH; 2 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 2/3 cup(s) shortening; 2 to 3 tablespoon(s) ice cold water; ## APPLES; 6 - tart apples (like granny smith) peeled and cored; 1/4 cup(s) packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup(s) sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; pinch - salt; 2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces; ## GARNISH WITH ICE CREAM

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Ann JONES

Geneva, IL

Updated on May 16, 2015

This old fashioned dessert is certainly kicked up a notch with the spiced bourbon caramel sauce. My family LOVED this dessert.

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prep time 45 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

SPICED BOURBON CARAMEL SOUCE
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons bourbon
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon salt
DUMPLING DOUGH
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
2 to 3 tablespoons ice cold water
APPLES
6 - tart apples (like granny smith) peeled and cored
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch - salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
GARNISH WITH ICE CREAM

How To Make apple dumplings with spiced bourbon caramel sauce

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 500 degrees F. To make the sauce, combine "sauce" ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to boil, reduce to low simmer 5 minutes, cook and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.

Step 2

To make the dough, combine ingredients except the water and use a pastry blender to cut in shortening. Add 2 tablespoons of water and stir to combine. Add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until dough is sticking together but not sticky. Dump on a floured surface and knead, work into a ball. Divide and form into 6 balls. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to roll out. Roll each dough ball into a large square – large enough to wrap around the apple.
Step 3

Set an apple in the center of each square. Mix together sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples. Bring sides of dough together to cover apples; press to seal. Place seam-side down in a greased 13"x9" baking pan. Pour caramel sauce over dumplings.
Step 4

Bake at 500 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees; bake for an additional 35 to 40 minutes, until golden and apples are tender. Serve with a scoop of ice cream and drizzled with sauce.
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