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Country Apple Dumplings

Country Apple Dumplings are a warm, comforting dessert made with tender, flaky pastry wrapped around sweet, spiced apples, baked to golden perfection. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 rolling pin
  • 1 baking dish (9x13 inches)
  • 1 paring knife
  • 1 kitchen spoon
  • 1 optional: pastry cutter

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup unsalted butter Chilled and cubed.
  • 6-8 tablespoons ice cold water
  • 4 medium-sized apples Peeled, cored, and quartered.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup water For baking dish.
  • 1 tablespoon butter To dot on top of dumplings.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the chilled butter and mix using a pastry cutter or your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Gradually add ice cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. Do not overwork the dough. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 15 minutes.
  • In another bowl, mix together 1 cup sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss the apple quarters in this mixture until well coated.
  • Take the dough out of the refrigerator and divide it into 8 equal portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a circle about 6 inches in diameter.
  • Place a quarter of an apple in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over the apple and pinch to seal tightly. You can place the dumplings seam side down.
  • Place the dumplings in a greased baking dish. Pour ½ cup of water around the dumplings and dot the tops with 1 tablespoon of butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until the dumplings are golden brown and the apples are tender.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

These dumplings pair wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
You can experiment with different varieties of apples for varied flavor profiles.
For an extra touch, drizzle caramel sauce over the dumplings before serving.