Apple Dumplings
Apple dumplings are a delightful fall treat that combines tender apples wrapped in flaky pastry, all drizzled with a sweet syrup. This warm, comforting dessert brings family and friends together for a cozy baking experience. Picture the aroma filling your kitchen as these golden-brown dumplings bake to perfection, making them an irresistible addition to any gathering. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a truly indulgent treat that evokes nostalgia and joy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (1 dumpling per serving) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, peeled and cored
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar for depth)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup water
- Optional: Chopped nuts or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel and core apples; slice into quarters.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to 1/8 inch thick and cut into squares.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle over apple quarters.
- Wrap each apple quarter in pastry, sealing tightly.
- Drizzle melted butter over wrapped dumplings and add water to the baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg