How to Make Dutchman's Apple Dumplings in a Dutch Oven

crescent roll dough

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: homemade pastry dough

Phyllo dough offers a lighter texture, while homemade dough can be more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while brown sugar can be less expensive.

apple cider

🥗Healthier: unsweetened apple juice

💰Cheaper: water with apple extract

Unsweetened apple juice maintains flavor with fewer calories.

Peel and core the apples.

Place a pad of butter on each apple.

Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on the apples.

Wrap the pie crust around each apple.

Poke holes in the wrapped apples to let steam escape.

Prepare a Dutch oven with charcoal for baking.

Place 6-7 briquettes underneath the Dutch oven for bottom heat.

Surround the Dutch oven with briquettes to achieve a temperature of about 375°F.

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