Description
These Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings are a classic dessert that combines tender apples with a sweet and flaky crust, baked to perfection and served with a delicious syrup. Perfect for a cozy fall evening or a special treat any time of year.
Ingredients
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For the Dumplings:
- 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and halved
- 1 package (14 ounces) refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
For the Syrup:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare dish: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare dough: Roll out pie crusts and cut into squares. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Assemble dumplings: Place apple halves on squares, fill with sugar mixture, top with butter, and seal the dough.
- Make syrup: In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar, water, butter, and vanilla. Boil and pour over dumplings.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes, basting occasionally, until golden and tender.
- Serve: Spoon syrup over dumplings and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra indulgence, serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- You can also add raisins or chopped pecans inside each apple for added texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
