Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings Recipe
Old-fashioned apple dumplings are a cozy, classic dessert made with fresh apples wrapped in pastry and baked with a sweet spiced syrup. The flaky crust, tender apples, and buttery sauce make this recipe a true comfort treat. Perfect for family gatherings or a warm fall dessert!
Ingredients
- 6 medium baking apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
- 1 package refrigerated pie crust or homemade
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Peel and core apples, leaving them whole.
- Roll out pie crust and cut into 6 equal squares.
- Place one apple in the center of each square.
- Fill apple core with a spoonful of sugar and a pinch of cinnamon.
- Wrap pastry around each apple, sealing edges well.
- Place dumplings in prepared baking dish.
- In a saucepan, combine water, sugars, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt; bring to a boil.
- Pour hot syrup over dumplings.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use tart apples for best flavor.
- Homemade pie crust gives a richer taste.
- Baste dumplings halfway with syrup for extra flavor.
- Best served warm, but can be reheated.