Grandma's Apple Dumplings
Transport yourself to the warm, welcoming kitchen of your childhood with Grandma's Apple Dumplings, a timeless dessert that combines crisp Granny Smith apples, buttery pie crust, and a luscious cinnamon-sugar filling. Each apple wedge is lovingly wrapped in flaky pastry, nestled in a rich, homemade syrup of brown sugar, butter, and vanilla, and baked to golden perfection. The result? A comforting dessert with tender, spiced apples encased in a golden crust that soaks up the sweet, caramelized syrup. Ready in just over an hour and perfect for cozy fall evenings, this easy, nostalgic recipe is a must-try. Serve these dumplings warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, for the ultimate comforting treat that'll remind you of Grandma's love in every bite. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or holidays, this classic dessert is sure to become a favorite.
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Ingredients
- 2 large Granny Smith apples
- 1 package (2 crusts) Refrigerated pie crusts
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 3 quarters Water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Milk (optional, for brushing)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
Step 2
Peel and core the apples, then cut each apple into quarters. You should have 8 pieces total.
Step 3
Unroll the refrigerated pie crusts and cut them into 8 equal triangles.
Step 4
In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
Step 5
Place an apple quarter at the wide end of each pie crust triangle. Sprinkle each apple piece with a generous pinch of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Step 6
Roll each apple piece in the pie crust triangle, starting from the wide end and rolling to the tip to enclose the apple completely.
Step 7
Arrange the wrapped apple dumplings snugly in the prepared baking dish, tip-side down.
Step 8
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the unsalted butter, brown sugar, water, and vanilla extract. Stir until the butter melts and the mixture becomes a syrup. Do not let it boil.
Step 9
Pour the syrup evenly over the dumplings in the baking dish.
Step 10
Optional: Lightly brush the tops of the dumplings with milk for a golden finish.
Step 11
Bake the dumplings in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the syrup is bubbling.
Step 12
Allow the apple dumplings to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1211.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3134.8 |
| Total Fat 169.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 68.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 126mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1846.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 418.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 225.9g | |
| Protein 22.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 20IU | 0% |
| Calcium 207.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 845.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories