For a richer flavor, use a high-quality pork sausage with a hint of maple or sage. If you don't have crème fraiche, sour cream can be substituted. Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the level of spice. The dumplings are best served immediately. If you need to make them ahead, the gravy can be prepared in advance and reheated.
Apple Sausage Gravy Dumplings
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME35 mins
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TOTAL TIME55 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS25
Savor the delightful harmony of sweet and savory with these Apple Sausage Gravy Dumplings. Fluffy, delicate dumplings float in a rich, apple-infused sausage gravy, creating a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for brunch or a cozy dinner.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate31 g
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Cholesterol123 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein20 g
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Saturated Fat12 g
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Sodium1625 mg
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Sugar8 g
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Fat33 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add sausage. Cook and stir, breaking up chunks with a spatula, until browned and crumbly (about 5 minutes).
02
Step
5 mins
Reduce heat to medium, add onions and a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring, until onions start to turn soft and translucent (about 5 minutes).
03
Step
3 mins
Stir in butter, and once melted, add flour. Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Add diced apple, and cook, stirring for another minute or so.
04
Step
15 mins
Pour in chicken broth, raise heat to high, and stir with a spoon, scraping up all the browned bits (fond) from the bottom. Add milk and bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to between medium and medium-low, and simmer for about 15 minutes. For thicker gravy, mixture can be reduced further. Reduce heat to medium-low and prepare dumpling batter.
05
Step
0 mins
Combine egg, cider, creme fraiche, thyme, 2 tablespoons green onions, 1 teaspoon salt, and baking powder in a bowl and whisk thoroughly. Add 1 cup flour and whisk just until flour disappears. Clean off whisk with a spatula, and scrape down the sides of the bowl, mixing in any visible flour. Set batter aside until needed.
06
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0 mins
Stir gravy and taste for seasoning—add more salt if needed, plus freshly ground black pepper, cayenne, 1/4 cup green onions, and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar.
07
Step
0 mins
Raise heat to medium, and transfer generous, rounded teaspoons of dumpling batter on top of the simmering gravy.
08
Step
6 mins
Cover, and let cook, untouched, until dumplings are puffed up, and floating on top, 5 to 6 minutes. A skewer inserted into the center of a dumpling should come out clean. Serve immediately topped with additional green onions if desired.
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Mckenzie Block
Jun 17, 2025Easy to follow and the results were incredible. Highly recommend!
Sonya West
Jun 14, 2025I added a pinch of nutmeg to the gravy, and it was amazing!
Lois Huels
Jun 1, 2025This is now a staple in our house. Thank you for sharing this fantastic recipe!
Alejandra Armstrong
May 28, 2025Absolutely delicious! The apple adds such a unique and wonderful twist to traditional sausage gravy.
Buster Haley
Apr 30, 2025The apple cider vinegar really brightens up the dish. Don't skip it!
Verner Roberts
Apr 25, 2025The dumplings were so light and fluffy. My family loved this recipe!
Davin Dicki
Mar 26, 2025My kids are picky eaters, and they devoured this. Huge win!
Bianka Heller
Mar 24, 2025I used gluten-free flour for the dumplings, and it worked perfectly.