Apple Dumplings Recipe
Ingredients:
For the dumplings:
- 6 medium-sized baked apples. B. Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
Puff pastry for a 9-inch double-crust cake (homemade or store-bought)
For the filling:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 6 equal pieces
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple Pie Spice
For the sauce:
- 1 cup unfiltered apple juice or apple cider
- 3/4 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Apple Dumplings Recipe
Directions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat to 375°F. Grease a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Set aside.
- Prepare apples. Peel the apples and remove the core. To prevent discoloration, place the prepared apples in a bowl of cold water and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Roll out the puff pastry: If using homemade puff pastry, roll it out into a large rectangle approximately 21 x 14 inches. Cut the dough into 6 equal pieces, approximately 7 x 7 inches. If using store-bought pie dough, roll out the dough and divide it into 6 equal pieces.
- Fill the apples: Combine the granulated sugar and apple pie spice in a small bowl. Place a cored apple in the center of each piece of dough. Place a dollop of butter and a tablespoon of the seasoned sugar mixture in the center of each apple. Place the corner of the dough over the apple and press the edges with your fingers to seal the dough around the apple. Place in a greased baking dish. Repeat with all remaining apples and dough pieces.
- Prepare the sauce: Place the sauce ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. As soon as the sauce boils and the sugar has dissolved, remove it from the heat and carefully pour it evenly over the apples. Sprinkle the remaining spiced sugar over the apples.
- Bake: Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until golden brown and a paring knife inserted easily into the apples. Let cool slightly. Serve hot with the sauce.