Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings Recipe

Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings Recipe

How To Make Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings

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Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 40 minutes
Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish and set aside.

  2. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

  3. Roll out the pie crusts and cut them into 4 squares.

  4. Place an apple in the center of each square and fill the cavity with the brown sugar mixture. Top with a cube of butter.

  5. Fold the corners of the pie crust up and over the apple, pinching the edges to seal. Place the dumplings in the prepared baking dish.

  6. In a small saucepan, combine the water, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil, then pour the syrup over the dumplings.

  7. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and the apples are tender.

  8. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Nutrition

  • Calories : 295kcal
  • Total Fat : 13g
  • Saturated Fat : 6g
  • Cholesterol : 20mg
  • Sodium : 149mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 45g
  • Dietary Fiber : 3g
  • Sugar : 30g
  • Protein : 1g
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