Quebec Apple Dumplings
Experience the warm, comforting flavors of Quebec Apple Dumplings, a classic dessert that captures the essence of fall in every bite. This recipe features tender, whole apples wrapped in a flaky, buttery pastry, filled with a spiced brown sugar mixture, and baked to perfection in a rich cinnamon-vanilla syrup. The dough is made from scratch for a truly homemade touch, while the aromatic blend of cinnamon and nutmeg adds a cozy, nostalgic flair. These baked apple dumplings are best served warm, topped with a drizzle of the luscious syrup and a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. Perfect for autumn gatherings or holiday dinners, this delightful dessert is sure to impress with its rustic charm and irresistible flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 4 tablespoons Cold water
- 4 pieces Medium apples (peeled, cored)
- 4 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Butter (for filling)
- 1.5 cups Water (for syrup)
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar (for syrup)
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar (for syrup)
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for syrup)
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon (for syrup)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
Peel and core the apples, making sure to keep them whole and intact. Set the apples aside.
Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut the dough into four equal squares.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Place one apple in the center of each dough square. Fill the hollow center of the apple with 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar mixture and 1/2 tablespoon of butter.
Wrap the dough around the apple, pinching the edges together to completely enclose the apple. Trim off any excess dough if needed.
Place the wrapped apples seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
In a saucepan, combine the water, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, butter, and ground cinnamon for the syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Pour the hot syrup evenly over the prepared apple dumplings in the baking dish.
Bake the dumplings in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender.
Let the dumplings cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with a drizzle of the syrup from the baking dish or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3956 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 194.1 g | 249% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.9 g | 604% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 512 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 1267 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 548.5 g | 199% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 346.4 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 1182 mg | 25% | |
*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.
