Jamie Ellis
@ellisbakerjamie
Classic Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings
Delight in the comforting flavors of these classic old-fashioned apple dumplings, featuring tender Granny Smith apples wrapped in flaky pastry and baked to perfection. Topped with a sweet buttery sauce, this dessert is a nostalgic treat that brings warmth to any occasion.
Details
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:thanksgiving
- Ingredients:9
- Views:6
Recipe Information
- Prep time35 min.
- Cook time1 min.
- Total time36 min.
- Servings6
Ingredients
- 1 (14.1 ounce), thawed
- 6 large, peeled and cored
- 1/2 cup
- 3/4 cup
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 3 cups
- 2 cups
- 1 teaspoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Classic Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings.
Step 1
Begin by preheating your oven to a toasty 400°F (200°C) and generously butter a 9x13-inch baking dish to ensure a delightful golden finish.
Step 2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out your pie pastry into a generous rectangle, measuring 24x16 inches, and then slice it into six 8-inch squares.
Step 3
Nestle a peeled and cored apple in the center of each pastry square, ensuring the hollow opening is facing up, ready to be filled with sweetness.
Step 4
Cut the butter into eight small pieces and tuck one piece into the center of each apple, saving the rest for the luscious sauce.
Step 5
Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the apples, making sure to push some into the cored openings and scatter the remainder around the base.
Step 6
Next, add a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg to enhance the flavor profile.
Step 7
With slightly damp fingertips, fold one corner of the pastry square over the apple, then bring the opposite corner up and press to seal.
Step 8
Repeat this process with the remaining corners, pinching the edges tightly to create a cozy enclosure for the apple.
Step 9
Arrange the dumplings snugly in your prepared baking dish.
Step 10
For the sauce, combine water, white sugar, vanilla extract, and the reserved butter in a large saucepan.
Step 11
Heat this mixture over medium heat until it reaches a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Step 12
Carefully pour this warm sauce over the dumplings in the baking dish, allowing it to seep into every nook and cranny.
Step 13
Bake in your preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the dumplings are beautifully golden brown and crisp on top.
Step 14
When ready, serve each apple dumpling in a dessert bowl, generously drizzled with the warm, sweet sauce, and savor the comforting flavors of this delightful treat.