Classic Apple Dumplings
Warm, flaky, and irresistibly comforting, these Classic Apple Dumplings are a nostalgic dessert that captures the essence of autumn. Whole Granny Smith apples are wrapped in tender, homemade pastry dough, filled with a fragrant cinnamon-sugar mixture, and nestled in a luscious brown sugar and vanilla syrup. Each bite offers a perfect balance of buttery crust, juicy apples, and sweet, spiced filling. With just 45 minutes of prep time, this recipe is approachable yet impressively delicious, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight treat. Serve these golden dumplings warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of cream for an unforgettable dessert experience. Keywords: apple dumplings recipe, classic fall desserts, cinnamon pastry, homemade syrup, Granny Smith apples.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoons Baking powder
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups Cold water
- 6 medium Granny Smith apples
- 3 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 1.5 cups Water
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the cold water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough holds together.
On a floured surface, roll dough into an even layer about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into six equal squares.
Peel and core the apples, removing all seeds while keeping the apples whole.
Place a peeled apple in the center of each dough square.
Mix 1 cup of the granulated sugar with cinnamon in a small bowl.
Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of the cinnamon sugar mixture into the core of each apple.
Dot each apple with a small piece of butter inside the hollowed core.
Bring the corners of the dough up over the apple, covering completely, and pinching edges to seal.
Place the wrapped apples in the prepared baking dish.
In a medium saucepan, combine the remaining 0.5 cup of granulated sugar, brown sugar, and 1.5 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and stir until sugars are dissolved.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Pour the sauce over the dumplings in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the apples are tender and pastry is golden brown.
Allow dumplings to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
786 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.7 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 442 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.5 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 92.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 325 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
