Cranberry-Glazed Apple Dumplings

Health score
5%
Cranberry-Glazed Apple Dumplings
135 min.
4
784kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with our Cranberry-Glazed Apple Dumplings, a perfect side dish that will impress your family and friends. This recipe combines the sweetness of tender, baked apples with a luscious cranberry glaze, creating a mouthwatering dessert that is both comforting and elegant. Each dumpling is lovingly wrapped in flaky pie crust, making every bite a delightful experience.

Imagine the aroma of cinnamon wafting through your kitchen as these dumplings bake to a golden perfection. The combination of cream cheese and sweetened dried cranberries nestled inside the apples adds a rich, creamy texture that beautifully complements the tartness of the cranberry juice. With a preparation time of just over two hours, this dish is perfect for special occasions or a cozy family dinner.

Not only are these dumplings visually stunning, but they also offer a satisfying balance of flavors and textures. The crispy crust, tender apples, and sweet-tart glaze create a symphony of taste that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Serve them warm, drizzled with the delicious sauce from the baking dish, and watch as they disappear from the table. Treat yourself to this delightful dessert that captures the essence of autumn in every bite!

Ingredients

  • medium apples cored peeled
  • 1.5 cups 1/4 cup dried cranberry (juice sweetened if possible) 
  • tablespoons cream cheese 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • box pie crust dough refrigerated softened
  • 0.7 cup sugar 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • tablespoons cranberries dried sweetened

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • baking pan
  • kitchen scissors
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400F.
  2. Remove crust from pouch; place on work surface. With kitchen scissors or knife, cut crust into 8 wedges.
  3. For each dumpling, place 2 crust wedges together at points, overlapping points about 1/2 inch; press to seal. Center 1 apple on overlapped points. Spoon about 1/2 tablespoon each of the cream cheese and cranberries into center of each apple.
  4. In small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon sugar and the cinnamon; sprinkle each apple with 1/4 teaspoon sugar-cinnamon mixture. (Reserve remaining mixture.) Make 1 cut in each crust wedge from apple to edge to make 4 strips per apple. Separate strips enough to space evenly around apple. Bring strips up around apple, overlapping and sealing at top.
  5. Place wrapped apples in ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish.
  6. In 1-quart saucepan, mix juice drink and 2/3 cup sugar.
  7. Heat to boiling, stirring well to dissolve sugar.
  8. Pour over wrapped apples in baking dish.
  9. Sprinkle apples with remaining sugar-cinnamon mixture.
  10. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until apples are almost tender and crust is deep golden brown.
  11. Spoon sauce mixture from baking dish over each apple; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until apples are fork-tender. Cool at least 1 hour before serving.
  12. Serve sauce over dumplings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories784kcal
Protein3.71%
Fat32.62%
Carbs63.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
65.05
Glycemic Load
38.54
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
11.920434787222%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.9mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Peonidin
0.04mg
Catechin
2.37mg
Epigallocatechin
0.47mg
Epicatechin
13.7mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.35mg
Luteolin
0.22mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.18mg
Quercetin
7.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:783.95kcal
39.2%
Fat:29.2g
44.92%
Saturated Fat:9.69g
60.57%
Carbohydrates:128.21g
42.74%
Net Carbohydrates:120.78g
43.92%
Sugar:72.39g
80.43%
Cholesterol:7.32mg
2.44%
Sodium:436.23mg
18.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.47g
14.93%
Fiber:7.43g
29.71%
Manganese:0.55mg
27.48%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.14%
Vitamin C:17.22mg
20.87%
Folate:77.07µg
19.27%
Iron:3.12mg
17.34%
Vitamin K:16.9µg
16.1%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.3%
Vitamin B3:3mg
15.01%
Vitamin E:2.15mg
14.33%
Phosphorus:112.79mg
11.28%
Potassium:379.3mg
10.84%
Selenium:6.69µg
9.55%
Copper:0.19mg
9.27%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
9.05%
Magnesium:30.82mg
7.7%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.74%
Vitamin A:239.71IU
4.79%
Calcium:46.83mg
4.68%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.45%