Schnitz Und Knepp Dried Apples and Dumplings

Experience a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch tradition with Schnitz und Knepp, a comforting one-pot meal of tender dried apples, savory smoked ham, and pillowy dumplings. This rustic recipe harmonizes sweet and salty flavors, as the apples and brown sugar mingle with the smoky richness of ham in a simmering broth. The homemade dumplings, made with just a few pantry staples, steam to perfection right in the pot, soaking up all the cozy, flavorful juices. It's a hearty, nostalgic dish that's perfect for family dinners or whenever you crave a warm, satisfying meal. Ready in about 90 minutes, this classic fusion of fruit, meat, and dumplings is a true celebration of simple, wholesome cooking. Keywords: Schnitz und Knepp, dried apples and dumplings, Pennsylvania Dutch recipes, comfort food, one-pot meal, hearty family dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups dried apples
• 5 cups water
• 1 pound ham (smoked or a ham hock)
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons shortening or unsalted butter
• 1 large egg
• 0.75 cup milk

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, combine the dried apples and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until the apples start to soften.

Step 2

Add the ham and brown sugar to the pot with the apples. Cover and let simmer for 60 minutes, allowing the ham to infuse its flavor into the broth and apples.

Step 3

While the apple and ham mixture is simmering, prepare the dumpling dough. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 4

Cut in the shortening or butter with a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

After the apple and ham mixture has simmered for an hour, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough directly into the simmering broth. The dough should make about 12 dumplings.

Step 7

Cover the pot tightly and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid, allowing the dumplings to steam and puff up.

Step 8

Once the dumplings are cooked through, remove the pot from the heat. Serve hot, making sure each portion has a generous scoop of apples, ham, and dumplings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2608.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3491.1

Total Fat 59.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 524.8mg	0%
Sodium 9699.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 588.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.2g	0%
Total Sugars 329.2g
Protein 144.6g	0%

Vitamin D 152.3IU	0%
Calcium 452.5mg	0%
Iron 16.2mg	0%
Potassium 4495.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.5%

Protein: 16.7%

Carbs: 67.8%