Cranberry-Glazed Apple Dumplings

Health score
5%
Cranberry-Glazed Apple Dumplings
135 min.
4
772kcal

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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 juicy apples, infused with a hint of cream cheese and sweetened dried cranberries, offer a delicious surprise at the center. The raspberry-cranberry juice drink adds a unique twist, elevating the traditional apple dumpling to new heights.

With a preparation time of just over two hours, this recipe is perfect for a cozy weekend gathering or a festive holiday meal. Not only is it a treat for the taste buds, but it also provides a beautiful presentation that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Serve these warm, drizzled with the rich sauce from the baking dish, and watch as they become the star of your table. Get ready to savor the season with this scrumptious 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 pillsbury®
  • 0.7 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons cranberries dried sweetened

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F.
  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

Calories772kcal
Protein3.76%
Fat33.11%
Carbs63.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.52
Glycemic Load
36.45
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
11.916956529669%

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:772.4kcal
38.62%
Fat:29.19g
44.9%
Saturated Fat:9.69g
60.57%
Carbohydrates:125.22g
41.74%
Net Carbohydrates:117.79g
42.83%
Sugar:69.39g
77.11%
Cholesterol:7.32mg
2.44%
Sodium:436.2mg
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
17.33%
Vitamin K:16.9µg
16.1%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.27%
Vitamin B3:3mg
15.01%
Vitamin E:2.15mg
14.33%
Phosphorus:112.79mg
11.28%
Potassium:379.24mg
10.84%
Selenium:6.67µg
9.52%
Copper:0.19mg
9.26%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
9.05%
Magnesium:30.82mg
7.7%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.74%
Vitamin A:239.71IU
4.79%
Calcium:46.8mg
4.68%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.45%