Apple Dumplings Recipe 🍏
Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Apple Dumplings, a cherished winter treat that will warm your soul. Reminiscent of cherished family recipes, this dish encapsulates the comforting flavors of sweet apples, warm cinnamon, and flaky pastry, bringing back memories of cozy gatherings and cherished moments. Whether enjoyed as a dessert or a sweet brunch option, these Apple Dumplings are sure to become a beloved favorite in your household. 🍎✨
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Calories: 553.4 per serving
Ingredients
| For Pastry | |
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| 3 cups flour | |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons salt | |
| 8 – 9 tablespoons water | |
| 1 1/2 cups vegetable shortening |
| For Apple Filling | |
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| 6 medium apples, chopped | |
| 1 tablespoon cinnamon | |
| 1 cup sugar |
| For Cinnamon Sauce | |
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| 1 cup water | |
| 3/4 cup sugar | |
| 1/4 cup butter | |
| 1/2 teaspoon salt | |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon |
Instructions
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Prepare the Pastry:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut the vegetable shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the water until the mixture is completely moistened. Divide the dough into three equal portions and shape them into balls.
- On a lightly floured surface, flatten each ball of dough and roll it out to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut each flattened dough into four equal parts, yielding a total of 12 pieces.
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Prepare the Apple Filling:
- In a separate bowl, mix together the chopped apples, cinnamon, and sugar until well combined.
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Assemble the Dumplings:
- On each piece of pastry, place approximately 1/2 cup of the prepared apple filling along with 1 tablespoon of the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
- Gather the edges of the dough to the center, pinching them together to seal the dumplings. Place all 12 assembled dumplings in a 9×13-inch baking dish with the pinched sides facing downwards.
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Prepare the Cinnamon Sauce:
- In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, butter, salt, and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved completely.
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Bake the Dumplings:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Once preheated, bake the dumplings for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for an additional 40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once baked, remove the apple dumplings from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving.
- Drizzle the warm cinnamon sauce generously over the dumplings before serving. These apple dumplings are best enjoyed fresh from the oven, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat. 🍨🍏✨
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 553.4
- Fat: 29.9g
- Saturated Fat: 9.9g
- Cholesterol: 10.2mg
- Sodium: 333.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 70.5g
- Fiber: 2.6g
- Sugar: 44.2g
- Protein: 3.5g
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of these homemade Apple Dumplings, reminiscent of cherished family recipes passed down through generations. Perfect for cozy winter evenings or weekend brunches, these delightful treats are sure to become a beloved favorite in your household. Enjoy the aroma of cinnamon and apples wafting through your kitchen as you bake up a batch of these delicious dumplings, bringing joy and warmth to all who indulge. 🍎🥧✨
