Caramel Apple Dumplings - perfect fall dessert!

With a crispy shell on the outside and warm sweet caramel apples on the inside, these Caramel Apple Dumplings make the perfect fall dessert!

GUYS!!!! I seriously cannot even tell you how amazing these Caramel Apple Dumplings are. Well, I can, and I’m going to try to express the deliciousness, but it’s impossible because they are JUST THAT GOOD. Seriously. My husband who HATES apples, was devouring these, and that says a lot. Also, don’t be intimidated about frying these bad boys, it’s so easy. Really. I used to be scared to fry anything, until I realized it’s easy and you don’t need that much oil. For the perfect apple filled fall dessert, you have to try these Caramel Apple Dumplings!

These Caramel Apple Dumplings come together easily with only a handful of ingredients.  You do need wonton wrappers, and if you aren’t sure where to find them, check in the produce area by the tofu or organic yogurt. If you can’t find them, ask! You could also ask for egg roll wrappers, they are usually right next to each other. The wonton wrappers are little squares, perfect for wrapping these little guys up!

How to make Caramel Apple Dumplings:

**scroll down for full ingredient list and printable directions**

• Prepare the apples: Peel and chop the apples into little pieces. In a large saucepan add butter and melt over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir to combine. Add apples, and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain apples and set apples aside in a bowl.
• Arrange a workstation with a small bowl of water, wonton wrappers, caramel sauce, and bowl of apples. Working one at a time, add about 1 TBS of apples to the center of your wonton, add a drizzle of caramel (about ¼ tsp) then using your finger, wipe water across all sides of the wonton. Bring one corner up to the other in the center, and press together to seal (see video below for more details on this). Then bring up the other 2 corners, and run your finger along to seal all edges. Set aside and repeat for all wontons/apple mixture.
• In a large stockpot, add about 1 inch of oil. Heat over medium high heat, and when you see ripples the oil is ready. Carefully drop the wontons bottom side down into the oil and cook for about 1-2 minutes on the first side. When they start browning, use a spatula and flip over. Cook another 1-2 minutes or until crispy. Remove from oil and set on a paper towel lined plate. Repeat until all wontons are fried.
• Arrange Caramel Apple Dumplings on a serving dish, drizzle with caramel sauce, then sprinkle powdered sugar over the top. Serve hot and enjoy!

Fall is the PERFECT time for APPLE RECIPES! Check these out from Domestic Superhero:

• Waffle Iron Caramel Apple Pies are full of apples and caramel sandwiched between a flakey pie crust! Best of all, you can make this pie in 10 minutes!
• Caramel Apple Poke Cake is packed with apples and then smothered in whipped cream and caramel. It’s the easiest most delicious fall cake!
• Set it and forget it! This Caramel Apple Cider made in the slow cooker has only 3 ingredients, will leave your house smelling amazing, and warms your soul.
• Loaded with caramel, apples, and delicious brown sugar, this Apple Monkey Bread is going to be everyone’s favorite fall treat! Serve it up for breakfast or dessert!
• Apple Raisin Cinnamon Rolls are filled with tart apples and sweet raisins, combining the delicious flavors in the perfect breakfast treat. 

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Caramel Apple Dumplings

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

With a crispy shell on the outside and ooey gooey caramel apples on the inside, these Caramel Apple Dumplings are the BEST fall dessert!

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: caramel apple dumplings

Servings: 20 dumplings

Ingredients

• 3 granny smith apples cored, peeled and diced
• 2 TBS brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 TBS butter
• 20 wonton wrappers
• vegetable or canola oil for frying
• caramel sauce
• powdered sugar for garnish
• water

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan add butter and melt over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir to combine. Add apples, and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain apples and set apples aside in a bowl.

2. Arrange a workstation with a small bowl of water, wonton wrappers, caramel sauce, and bowl of apples. Working one at a time, add about 1 TBS of apples to the center of the wonton, add a drizzle of caramel (about ¼ tsp) then using your finger, wipe water across all sides of the wonton. Bring one corner up to the other in the center, and press together to seal. Then bring up the other 2 corners, and run your finger along to seal all edges. Set aside and repeat for all wontons/apple mixture.

3. In a large stockpot, add about 1 inch of oil. Heat over medium high heat, and when you see ripples the oil is ready. Carefully drop the wontons bottom side down into the oil and cook for about 1-2 minutes on the first side. When they start browning, use a spatula and flip over. Cook another 1-2 minutes or until crispy. Remove from oil and set on a paper towel lined plate. Repeat until all wontons are fried.

4. Arrange Caramel Apple Dumplings on a serving dish, drizzle with caramel sauce, then sprinkle powdered sugar over the top.

5. Serve hot and enjoy!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Have a large party? You can double this recipe.

Recipe originally posted in October 2015. Updated September 2019.