Apple Dumplings in Caramel-Cinnamon Syrup

Preheat oven to 375 F.

In a medium sized bowl combine apples, brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.

For the caramel cinnamon syrup: In a small saucepan combine water, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add butter.

Roll half of the pastry dough into a 12″x12″ square. Cut the square into 4 equal sized squares. Place 1/8th of the apple mixture into the center of each square. Moisten the edges of each square with water and fold over the corners to the center and press together to seal edges well. Repeat with remaining half of pie dough.

Place dumplings into a 9″x13″ or 10″x15″ baking pan that you’ve lined with parchment for easy cleanup. Pour caramel cinnamon syrup over the top of the dumplings and place into preheated oven.

Bake apple dumplings for 35-45 minutes or until golden brown. Baste apple dumplings every 15-20 minutes.

When done remove pan from oven and set it on a rack. Allow dumplings to cool 15 minutes before serving.

Serve plain or with ice cream or whipped cream and drizzled with the caramel cinnamon syrup.