Cinnamon-Caramel Apple Dumplings With Golden Raisins
We baked these in cast-iron skillets, but a 13- x 9-inch baking dish works just as well. See our directions at the end of the recipe.
How to Make It
Step 1
Unroll piecrusts onto a lightly floured surface; cut dough into 12 (10- x 1-inch) strips, reserving dough scraps for later use. Crisscross 2 strips of dough on surface, forming an "X". Place 1 apple in center of "X". Spoon 1 Tbsp. raisins into apple core, pressing raisins to compact. Pull strips up and over apple, pressing dough into core; trim off excess, if necessary. Repeat with remaining piecrust strips, apples, and raisins.
Step 2
Reroll remaining dough scraps. Cut leaf shapes from dough using a paring knife. Gently score designs in leaves using knife.
Step 3
Stir together egg and 1 Tbsp. water; brush dough strips on apples with egg mixture. Gently press leaves onto dough strips at top of apples; brush leaves with egg mixture.
Step 4
Whisk together melted butter and next 4 ingredients; pour mixture into 6 (6-inch) cast-iron skillets. Place 1 apple in center of each skillet.
Step 5
Bake at 425° for 20 to 25 minutes or until pastry is golden brown, shielding apple tops with aluminum foil after 15 minutes to prevent excessive browning, if necessary. Remove from oven. Press 1 cinnamon stick into center of each apple to resemble a stem. Drizzle sauce in skillets over apples. Garnish, if desired.
Step 6
To bake in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish: Prepare recipe as directed through Step Whisk together melted butter and next 4 ingredients; pour mixture into baking dish. Place apples in baking dish. Proceed with recipe as directed.
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Iluv2bake's Review
OMG! I have been telling everyone how great this recipe is. I made it on Sunday and haven't stopped talking about it since. I made just 1 apple in case it wasn't that good. I wish I had made a bushel. This is super easy. I did make my own pie crust. This is pretty enough to do for a fancy dinner and easy enough to do everyday. I used a small round pyrex dish to cook it in. It worked great. My apple was so big I couldn't really get my spoon down the side to spoon the sauce over it. So, I put it on a plate and poured the sauce over top. I can't wait to make it again.
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