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Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings Recipe

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Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings bring a nostalgic, comforting dessert featuring tender Granny Smith apples wrapped in flaky pie crust, baked to golden perfection, and served with a warm, sweet vanilla syrup. This classic homemade treat combines simple ingredients and straightforward steps to deliver a delicious, cozy finish to any meal.

Ingredients

For the Dumplings:

  • 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and halved
  • 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust (or homemade)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

For the Syrup:

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish lightly. Roll out the refrigerated pie crust on a clean surface and cut it into squares large enough to completely wrap each apple half.
  2. Prepare Apples: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Place each apple half in the center of a dough square. Spoon the sugar mixture evenly over the apples, then top each with small pieces of butter. Carefully wrap the dough around each apple half, sealing the edges tightly to prevent leaking during baking. Place the wrapped apples seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Brush and Make Syrup: Brush the tops of the dumplings with the beaten egg to give them a beautiful golden finish. In a medium saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and butter. Heat gently and simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  4. Bake: Pour the warm syrup around the dumplings in the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the dumplings turn golden brown and the apples inside are tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve the dumplings warm, spooning the syrup over each serving for maximum flavor and moisture.

Notes

  • For a crispier crust, you can chill the assembled dumplings in the fridge for 15 minutes before baking.
  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweetness and firm texture.
  • Leftover syrup can be refrigerated and used as a sauce for ice cream or pancakes.
  • To speed up peeling and coring apples, use an apple corer and peeler tool.
  • Egg wash helps to achieve an attractive golden and shiny crust; use milk as an alternative for a softer finish.

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