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Easy Gluten Free Apple Dumplings

Sandi Gaertner
Sweet, decadent baked gluten free apple dumplings. They are topped with a cinnamon brown sugar syrup.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 725 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 3 cups gluten free flour blend * see note
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder aluminum-free
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter cold
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • cup water * see note

Apples

  • 6 apples
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Syrup

  • 1 ¼ cups apple juice
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF, and be sure the oven rack is set to the middle position.
  • Add the gluten free flour blend to a large mixing bowl. Mix the baking powder and salt with a wire whisk to blend.
  • Add the cold butter and use a pastry blender to cut the butter into tiny crumbs in the flour.
  • Add the eggs, lemon juice, and water. Mix into a soft pie crust and wrap it in plastic. Put it into the refrigerator while you prep the rest of the recipe.
  • Very carefully, remove the core from all six apples. Peel the apples and set them aside. 
  • Add the apple juice, brown sugar, and butter to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, then turn off the stove and let it cool.
  • Remove the crust from the refrigerator. Dust a surface with flour. Depending on the flour blend you use, you may need to use a lot or a little. Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough, about the same thickness as a pie crust.
  • Cut the dough into six large squares. Place a small apple on a square. Add a little piece of the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in the cored middle. 
  • Gently wrap the dough around the apple and pinch closed any seams. Place them onto a greased 9x13 baking dish.
  • Pour the cinnamon brown sugar syrup over each apple dumpling. You want the sauce thick on the bottom of the pan as well.
  • Bake the apple dumplings for 40-45 minutes, depending on the size of the apples you use. If you notice the tops getting too brown, you can cover the apples with foil for the last 15 minutes to prevent them from burning. 

Notes

  1. I recommend using a good gluten free flour blend. The Cup4Cup brand is my favorite for a flaky pie crust. Other gluten free flour blends work, too, I haven't tested other brands.
  2. If your flour blend doesn't contain either xanthan or guar gum, add one teaspoon.
  3. Store leftover dumplings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

SPECIAL NOTE

Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dumplingCalories: 725kcalCarbohydrates: 110gProtein: 9gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 171mgSodium: 579mgPotassium: 364mgFiber: 11gSugar: 61gVitamin A: 1536IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 3mg
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