Irresistible Homemade Apple Dumplings
A sweet treat that wraps childhood nostalgia in flaky, buttery pastry, filled with warm baked apples and cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji recommended)
- 1 package flaky pastry dough
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup water
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the apples: peel and core them, leaving them whole.
- Roll out the pastry dough into a rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick.
- Wrap the apples in the dough squares and seal them well.
- Prepare the sauce by melting butter and stirring in brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake the dumplings in a greased baking dish for 30-35 minutes.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Try adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for a unique flavor twist. Use gluten-free pastry for an inclusive option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: apple dumplings, dessert, baking, comfort food, nostalgic recipe
Find it online: https://platefulkitchen.com/homemade-apple-dumplings/