Caramel Dumplings

Ingredients (13)

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1-1/2 cups water
• DUMPLINGS:
• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped peeled apple, optional
• Vanilla ice cream, optional