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Apple Dumplings

Apple Dumplings are a comforting and delicious dessert featuring tender apples wrapped in flaky pastry, baked to perfection in a buttery cinnamon syrup. This old-fashioned treat is perfect for fall and holiday gatherings, bringing warmth and sweetness to every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Dumplings:
  • 2 large Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and quartered
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp butter cut into small cubes
  • 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
  • For the Cinnamon Syrup:
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into six squares. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Place an apple quarter in the center of each pastry square and sprinkle with the sugar mixture. Add a small cube of butter on top.
  2. Fold the pastry around the apple, sealing the edges with a little water. Place the wrapped apples seam-side down in a greased baking dish. Brush each dumpling with beaten egg for a golden finish.
  3. In a saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in vanilla extract. Pour the syrup over the dumplings in the baking dish.
  4. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and crispy. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!

Notes

  • Refrigeration: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing: Freeze unbaked dumplings for up to 2 months. Bake directly from frozen.
  • Reheating: Warm in the oven at 325°F (165°C) for 10 minutes.