Air Fryer Apricot Apple Dumplings

Air fryer apricot apple dumplings combine tart apples, sweet apricots and rich caramel in flaky pastry for a quick and cozy treat, ready in under 30 minutes.

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Why You’ll Love It

Quick to prep: This recipe uses simple ingredients and minimal steps for maximum payoff.
Perfect balance: Tart apples, sweet apricots and buttery caramel create a layered flavor.
Crispy and tender: The pastry turns crisp while the fruit inside stays soft and juicy.
Air fryer friendly: No oven needed, making cleanup faster and easier.

Easy Apricot Apple Dumpling Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Apples: Granny Smith apples give a tart flavor and hold their shape well when cooked.
Apricots: Add bright sweetness and a slightly soft texture to the filling.
Almond paste: Melts into the caramel for a nutty depth and creamy consistency.
Brown sugar: Adds a caramel-like richness that complements the fruit.
Caramel sauce: Coats the filling and adds sticky, buttery sweetness.
Puff pastry dough: Provides a crisp, golden shell for the dumplings.
Unsalted butter: Helps blend and smooth the caramel mixture.
Spices: Cinnamon adds a warm, classic flavor to the filling and topping.

How to Make Dumplings with Puff Pastry and Fruit

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Prep the dough: Roll puff pastry into eight 6-inch rounds on a floured board.
Chop the fruit: Peel, core, and chop the apples and apricots.
Make the caramel: Melt butter with almond paste and brown sugar, then whisk in caramel and cinnamon.
Mix the filling: Stir fruit into the warm caramel sauce until fully coated.
Assemble dumplings: Spoon filling into the dough, fold over and pinch to seal.
Air fry: Place dumplings in a single layer, spray lightly and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Cool and serve: Let them cool slightly before serving.

Substitutions and Variations

Fruit swaps: Try peaches, pears or berries instead of apricots.
Pastry options: Use crescent dough or homemade pie crust if preferred.
Flavor twists: Add a pinch of cardamom or nutmeg for a spiced variation.

Serving Suggestions

With a drink: Enjoy sparkling strawberry lemonade, an iced gingerbread latte or a mango matcha smoothie with these.
With other sweet treats: You might like to serve some tiramisu cupcakes or cherry pie cookies too.

How to Store Apricot Apple Dumplings

Store: Keep leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Freeze: Put them on a baking sheet with some space in between each one. Freeze them for an hour or 2 or until they’re solid. Then transfer them into a Ziploc bag or airtight container for up to 3 months.
Thaw: Defrost them in the fridge overnight.
Reheat: To warm the apricot apple cinnamon dumplings back up, just pop them in the microwave for 30 seconds or in the air fryer for a few minutes at 325°F.