Caramel Dumplings

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

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

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Caramel Dumplings

Yield:8 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:30 min

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.
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