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Apple Dumplings Recipe

🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
🥧 Servings: 6

Description:

Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Apple Dumplings! These tender, cinnamon-spiced apples wrapped in a flaky pastry and drizzled with a sweet sauce are the perfect treat to satisfy your dessert cravings. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a comforting dessert, these Apple Dumplings are sure to impress with their irresistible flavor and aroma.

Ingredients:

• 6 apples
• 2 cups flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 cup butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare Apples: Peel and core the apples, ensuring they are ready for stuffing.

3. Prepare Pastry: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles crumbs the size of small peas. Sprinkle milk over the mixture, gently pressing the crumbs together until the dough holds together. Roll out the dough as you would for pastry and cut it into 6 squares.

4. Wrap Apples: Place an apple on each square of dough, then fold the pastry to surround each apple completely.

5. Arrange Dumplings: Arrange the wrapped apples in a casserole dish, ensuring they are placed evenly without touching each other.

6. Prepare Sauce: In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook the mixture over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter until melted.

7. Pour Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the apple dumplings, ensuring they are evenly coated.

8. Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender. During baking, brush the pastry with the sauce twice to enhance flavor and moisture.

9. Serve: Once baked to perfection, remove the apple dumplings from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Optionally, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

• Calories: 809.9
• Fat Content: 32.1g
• Saturated Fat Content: 11.2g
• Cholesterol Content: 23.2mg
• Sodium Content: 448.1mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 130.4g
• Fiber Content: 5.6g
• Sugar Content: 90.2g
• Protein Content: 5.6g

Tips:

• Choose firm, slightly tart apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best results.
• Feel free to adjust the amount of cinnamon and nutmeg according to your taste preferences.
• Serve warm for a comforting dessert experience, and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Indulge in the heavenly aroma and delicious flavor of these Apple Dumplings, perfect for any occasion or sweet craving! Enjoy the warm, comforting goodness with loved ones and savor every delightful bite.