Caramel Dumplings

Name: Caramel Dumplings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar; 1-1/2 cups water; DUMPLINGS:; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup whole milk; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped peeled apple, optional; Vanilla ice cream, optional

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3 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Faye Johnson

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

My family just loves these tender dumplings in the sweet, rich sauce. I love them because they turn out wonderful every time I make them, which is a lot! —Faye Johnson, Connersville, Indiana

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Caramel Dumplings

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Yield:8 servings

Prep:10 min

Cook:30 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups water
dumplings:

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup coarsely chopped peeled apple, optional
Vanilla ice cream, optional

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Directions

1
In a large skillet, heat the butter, brown sugar and water to boiling. Reduce heat to simmer.

2
Meanwhile, combine the dumpling ingredients; add apple if desired. Drop by tablespoonfuls into the simmering sauce. Cover tightly and simmer for 20 minutes. Do not lift lid. If desired, serve warm with vanilla ice cream.