Apple Dumplings Recipe
on Sep 03, 2019, Updated Oct 13, 2021
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I’m going to agree with them on this one and I’m pretty sure you’ll feel the same way once you give this old-fashioned apple dessert a try.
Apple Dumplings
Imagine Heaven.
Whatever your concept of such a place may be, these old-fashioned apple dumplings are certain to fit in.
I’m not sure if I have ever actually eaten an apple dumpling, prior to making this recipe from the Mennonite Community Cookbook.
After a single bite the first question that came to my mind was, “Why did I wait so long?”
Close cousins to apple pie, these apple dumplings are small packages that are full of flavor and goodness.
They serve as a fantastic dessert, easy to make and something quite out of the ordinary of every-day treats.
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Apple Dumpling Recipe
Ingredients
For the Apple Dumplings
- 6 apples, medium-size
- 2 cups flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup milk
For the Sauce
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Pare and core apples. Leave whole.
- Mix flour, baking powder and salt together.
- Cut in shortening until particles are about the size of small peas.
- Sprinkle milk over mixture and press together lightly, working dough only enough to hold together. Roll dough as for pastry and cut into 6 squares and plane an apple on each.
- Coat cavity of apples with sugar and cinnamon.
- Pat dough around apple to cover it completely.
- Fasten edges securely o top of the apple.
- Place dumplings 1 inch apart in a greased baking pan.
- Prepare sauce as described below and pour over dumplings.
- for sauce
- Combine brown sugar, water, and spices.
- Cook for 5 minutes, remove from heat and add butter.
- Bake at 375 degrees F. for 35 to 40 minutes. Baste occasionally during baking.
- Serve warm with ice cream.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
G’day! These look terrific Dan! Wish I could come through the screen and try one of these right now!
Cheers! Joanne
Love these! My Grandmother used to make them for us after we went Apple Picking! these really brought back memories for me! Thanks for posting such a great post!
Laurie,
I love your comments. These are timeless, for sure. I’m happy you enjoyed the post and thanks for stopping by!
Melissa,
Thanks so much for the comment! Looking forward to following your work!
Oh yes, just pinned to My Foodie Friends Creations board ~ blessings
Dan, these look spectacular, a real tried and true favorite! Great post, thanks for stopping by my blog. 🙂 http://www.melissassouthernstylekitchen.com
Thank you for these great comments. These are so easy to make, and so enjoyable to eat! Give them a try!
Yum. I love dumplings and will make this recipe today!
Nothing better than apple dumplings, anytime! Love these.
I know what my girls and I will be working on this weekend! This recipe sounds wonderful, thank you for the beautiful post!
These look amazing! I haven’t had apple dumplings since I was a child. Can’t wait to make these!!