Description
A nostalgic recipe for homemade Apple Dumplings, featuring tender apples in a flaky crust, perfect for any fall gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 recipe homemade pie crust (or 1 box (14.1 ounces) store-bought)
- 6 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the apple cider, granulated sugar, and unsalted butter. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside.
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Roll out your pie dough into a large rectangle approximately 24×16 inches thick. Cut it into six 8×8-inch squares.
- Prepare the Apples: Place one apple in the center of each dough square. Fill the center with 1 tablespoon of softened butter and sprinkle with a mixture of light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
- Wrap the Apples: Moisten the edges of the dough with water and wrap it around the apples, sealing the edges securely.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the wrapped apples in your prepared baking dish and pour the cooled apple cider sauce over the top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Finish Baking: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until the dumplings are golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. When making homemade pie crust, allow the dough to chill for better texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg