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Apple Dumplings

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Apple Dumplings are a cozy, classic dessert featuring tender apples wrapped in buttery pastry and baked in a warm cinnamon-sugar syrup. Perfectly golden and gooey, they’re ideal for fall baking or holiday desserts.

Ingredients

  • 2–3 apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and cored
  • 1 package refrigerated pie crust or crescent roll dough
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided (some for filling, some for syrup)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: chopped nuts or raisins (for filling)
  • Optional: 1 egg + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Peel and core the apples, then cut them into halves or quarters depending on dough size.
  3. Roll out dough and cut into squares large enough to wrap each apple piece.
  4. In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Place each apple piece on a dough square. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mix and add a small cube of butter into the hollow center.
  6. Add optional nuts or raisins, if using. Wrap the dough around the apple and seal edges. Place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  7. In a saucepan, combine water, remaining butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Heat and stir until sugar is dissolved and syrup is smooth.
  8. Pour syrup around (not over) the dumplings in the dish.
  9. Brush tops with egg wash if desired.
  10. Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, until the pastry is golden and syrup is bubbling.
  11. Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

  • Granny Smith apples add tartness that balances the sweetness.
  • Assemble a few hours in advance and bake when ready.
  • Crescent dough or puff pastry can be used for a flakier crust.
  • Add a caramel candy inside for an extra gooey center.
  • Freezes well—cool completely before freezing.

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