Apple Dumplings with Spiced Bourbon Caramel Sauce

Name: Apple Dumplings with Spiced Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: SPICED BOURBON CARAMEL SOUCE; 2 c water; 1 c sugar; 2 Tbsp bourbon; 3/4 c packed brown sugar; 4 tsp unsalted butter; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 3/4 tsp salt; DUMPLING DOUGH; 2 c all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 2/3 c shortening; 2 to 3 Tbsp ice cold water; APPLES; 6 tart apples (like granny smith) peeled and cored; 1/4 c packed brown sugar; 1/4 c sugar; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; pinch salt; 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces; GARNISH WITH ICE CREAM

By Ann JONES
@DenverJones

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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Serves:

Prep:

45 Min

Cook:

45 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

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SPICED BOURBON CARAMEL SOUCE
2 c

water
1 c

sugar
2 Tbsp

bourbon
3/4 c

packed brown sugar
4 tsp

unsalted butter
1 tsp

ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp

freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp

ground cloves
3/4 tsp

salt
DUMPLING DOUGH
2 c

all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp

salt
2/3 c

shortening
2 to 3 Tbsp

ice cold water
APPLES
6

tart apples (like granny smith) peeled and cored
1/4 c

packed brown sugar
1/4 c

sugar
1 tsp

ground cinnamon
pinch

salt
2 Tbsp

unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
GARNISH WITH ICE CREAM

How to Make Apple Dumplings with Spiced Bourbon Caramel Sauce

Step-by-Step

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.
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.
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.
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.