Apple Dumplings (Grain-Free, Gluten-Free)
These cozy apple dumplings are wrapped in a tender grain-free dough and filled with warm cinnamon coconut sugar. A simple, nostalgic dessert made with real ingredients—perfect for fall baking or anytime you want a comforting treat.
Servings: 2 dumplings
Ingredients
- Dough
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ½ cup tapioca flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup chilled butter cut into ½-inch cubes (or coconut oil)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Filling
- 2 apples cored
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a small baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, tapioca flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Add chilled butter and use a food processor (or pastry cutter) to blend until the mixture becomes crumbly, like pie dough.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and honey.
- Add the egg mixture and lemon zest to the flour mixture. Process or mix until a dough forms and begins to come together into a ball.
- Transfer dough to the refrigerator to chill while preparing the apples.
- Core the apples and place them in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon and coconut sugar. Spoon the mixture into the center of each apple.
- Roll out the chilled dough between parchment paper and divide into 2 portions.
- Wrap each apple with dough, sealing gently.
- Bake for 55 minutes, or until the dough is golden and apples are tender.
- Serve warm or cold.
Notes
For a fully dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of butter.
Choose firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best texture.
Dough can be slightly delicate—rolling between parchment helps prevent sticking.
Choose firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best texture.
Dough can be slightly delicate—rolling between parchment helps prevent sticking.