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OLD FASHIONED APPLE DUMPLINGS

Tender apples wrapped in flaky pastry and baked in a buttery cinnamon syrup — a classic old-fashioned dessert that's easy to make and perfect with vanilla ice cream.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 6 large Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and quartered
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for filling
  • 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice to prevent browning
  • 2 sheet refrigerated 9-inch pie crusts thawed
  • 0.5 stick unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 1 large egg beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 cup water for syrup
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar for syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
  • Toss the peeled, cored, and quartered apples with 1 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Mix until the apple pieces are evenly coated.
  • Unroll the pie crusts and cut each into 4 equal squares (8 squares total). Place one apple quarter in the center of each square.
  • Spoon a little of the sugar mixture over each apple. Add a few small pieces of butter on top of the apples, then bring the corners of the pastry up and pinch to seal, forming a dumpling.
  • Place the dumplings seam-side down in the prepared baking dish, spacing them evenly.
  • Whisk the beaten egg and brush lightly over each dumpling to promote browning.
  • In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 0.5 cup granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  • Pour the warm syrup evenly over the dumplings in the baking dish.
  • Bake covered with foil for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake an additional 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and apples are tender. Spoon pan syrup over dumplings during the last 10 minutes if desired.
  • Let the dumplings cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

For extra richness, add a splash of brandy to the syrup before pouring over the dumplings. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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