Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a slab of extra sharp cheddar cheese, homemade apple dumplings will give everyone warmly fuzzy feelings .
What is an Apple Dumpling?
If you ’ ve never had apple proto-indo european dumplings, then you ’ re in for a special cover. wholly apples are peeled, topped with cinnamon carbohydrate and wrapped in flaky pastry dough and then baked in a zest sauce until bubbling and syrupy .
- Apples: Use Granny Smith apples for the best results. This firm tart variety is the reliable go-to apple (and the same apples I prefer to use in apple pie or dutch apple pie). They soften and mellow as they bake without getting mushy. Other great options are Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Jonagolds.
- Pastry Dough: If you’re rushed for time, go ahead and use premade pie dough. But for the best flavor, a flaky homemade pie crust is ideal.
TIP: You can create an elegant display by cutting flick and stem shapes out of some of the pastry dough and gently pressing on top of each dumpling for a pretty decoration .
Cut leaves out with a tongue or cookie cutter ( I made my leaves using a “ Christmas light bulb ” cookie cutter ) .
How to Make Apple Dumplings
Prep your apples by coring them and peeling ( the peels develop a chewy consistency as they bake ). To make this dessert
- Fill each apple core the cinnamon butter mixture in the recipe below.
- Wrap in pie pastry and place in baking pan. Poke a couple of holes in the pastry to allow steam to escape.
- Pour spiced sauce over dumplings and bake until golden brown and bubbling.
Do not overbake or the dumplings may burst .
Serve warmly with frosting cream or dollops of crème fraiche .
How to Make Apple Pie Spice
Don ’ t have any apple pie spice in your cupboard ? not a problem, equally long as you have cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice or cloves. Cardamom can besides be used if you have it .
The follow is merely one suggested recipe, but go ahead and tailor to your taste or what you have on hand. Apple spice blend will keep in a tightly covered glass jar in your pantry for up to a class .
- 4 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice OR clove
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
How to Store Them
leftover or make-ahead apple dumplings can be stored in the electric refrigerator for 4-5 days. tightly cover with cling wrap and store in plastic or glaze .
Reheat in a preheat 350°F oven for 10 – 15 minutes in a foil-covered pan. The foil will prevent the pastry from burning. Apple dumplings can besides be reheated in the microwave but the crust will be soft alternatively of crisp .
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Apple Dumplings
Prep Time
20
minutes
Cook Time
45
minutes
Total Time
1
hour
5
minutes
Servings
6
apple dumplings
generatorHolly Nilsson
This melt-in-your-mouth recipe combines tender pastry with apples baked in a deliciously spicy, buttery sauce.
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Ingredients
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6 big Granny smith apples peeled and cored
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1 recipe double pie crust
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½ cup butter divided
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½ cup brown sugar
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 egg beat
Sauce
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2 cups apple juice
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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½ teaspoon apple proto-indo european spiciness
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9×13 dish.
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Divide dough into 6 pieces. Roll each into a 7″ circle (or large enough to wrap your apples).
- In a little bowl mix 6 tablespoons butter, brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Divide over each core .
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Wrap pastry around each apple using a little bit of beaten egg to seal at the top. Pinch the sides to seal and place in prepared pan.
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Combine juice, sugar, vanilla extract, apple pie spice and remaining butter. Bring to a boil and let simmer 3-4 minutes.
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Pour over dumplings and bake about 45 minutes or until apples are soft and pastry is golden.
Recipe Notes
Do not overbake or dumplings may burst .
Nutrition Information
Calories:
638.03
,
Carbohydrates:
87.87
g
,
Protein:
5.26
g
,
Fat:
31.3
g
,
Saturated Fat:
14.66
g
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Cholesterol:
67.95
mg
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Sodium:
387.31
mg
,
Potassium:
390.7
mg
,
Fiber:
7.07
g
,
Sugar:
51.06
g
,
Vitamin A:
632.75
IU
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Vitamin C:
10.82
mg
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Calcium:
56.31
mg
,
Iron:
2.11
mg
( Nutrition information provided is an appraisal and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used. )
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
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