Description
Homemade apple pie dumplings blend classic American dessert traditions with rustic charm. Warm spices and buttery pastry create a comforting treat you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup apple cider or apple juice
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Calibrate oven to 375°F (190°C) and delicately grease a baking dish to prevent adherence.
- Apple Transformation: Meticulously peel and core apples, maintaining their structural integrity while creating symmetrical halves.
- Pastry Crafting: Lay out pie dough on a flour-covered surface, dividing each round into four precise triangular segments.
- Filling Assembly: Center an apple half on each pastry triangle, embedding a butter morsel into its core. Generously sprinkle a harmonious blend of sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg across the fruit’s exposed landscape.
- Pastry Encapsulation: Lovingly envelop each apple in its pastry cocoon, sealing the edges with careful pinches to create a seamless protective wrapper.
- Sauce Creation: In a gleaming saucepan, merge apple cider, brown sugar, water, and remaining butter. Bring to a vigorous boil, ensuring complete sugar dissolution. Finish with a whisper of vanilla essence.
- Baking Ritual: Arrange wrapped dumplings in the prepared dish, cascading the amber sauce luxuriously over their golden surfaces. Bake for 45-50 minutes until achieving a perfect caramelized exterior and tender interior.
- Serving Finale: Allow dumplings a brief moment to settle. Drizzle additional sauce and accompany with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or delicate cream for an indulgent conclusion.
Notes
- Prevent Apple Browning: Submerge freshly peeled apple halves in a lemon water bath to halt oxidation and maintain their pristine white appearance during preparation.
- Control Pastry Texture: Work with chilled pie dough and handle minimally to ensure a flaky, tender crust that doesn’t become tough or dense from overworking.
- Sauce Consistency Trick: Simmer sauce until it reaches a slightly thickened, glossy consistency that coats the back of a spoon for maximum flavor and elegant presentation.
- Dietary Modification Option: Swap traditional pie crust with gluten-free pastry or use phyllo dough for a lighter alternative that accommodates various dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg