Taste of Home

Caramel Dumplings

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min. YIELD: 8 servings.
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

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

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.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 336 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (53g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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