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Apple Dumplings are the perfect fall treat! I love eating anything apple during autumn, and this apple dumpling recipe is a classic. This easy apple dumplings recipe is so good fresh out of the oven with a scoop of ice cream!

Apple Dumplings Recipe

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 653kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Apple Dumplings are the perfect fall treat! I love eating anything apple during autumn, and this apple dumpling recipe is a classic. This easy apple dumplings recipe is so good fresh out of the oven with a scoop of ice cream!
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Ingredients

  • 2 packages Pillsbury Pie Crust Dough or Puff Pastry 850 grams
  • 4 small baking apples
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 57 grams (½ stick)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 18 grams

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Roll out the pastry to ⅛-inch thickness and cut into 8x8-inch squares.
    2 packages Pillsbury Pie Crust Dough or Puff Pastry
  • Cut out leaf shapes with a sharp knife and press leaf veins into the leaves with the back of the knife.
  • Keep the pastry cold until ready to use.
  • Peel each apple and core down to the bottom, but not all the way through. Make sure to get all seeds and as much core out as possible. Cut each apple in half lengthwise.
    4 small baking apples
  • Cut the cold butter into small cubes.
    4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Mix together the sugar and cinnamon. (a little Apple Pie Spice is a nice extra ingredient)
    ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • Drop butter cubes and cinnamon-sugar into the middle of each apple filling the space where the core was.
  • Working with one apple at a time...Bring the edges of the pastry up to the top of the apple until the apple is covered.
  • Crimp the edges together and pinch the dough together to seal firmly. If needed, use a little egg wash or water to moisten the edges so the pastry will stick together.
  • Dip the ends of each leaf into water and press into the top of the apple. You can add a little stem if desired.
  • Place the apples on the prepared baking sheet and chill until ready to bake.
  • When all apples are prepared, brush with an egg wash (1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water).
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Glaze the apples with the egg wash again and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar if desired.
  • Bake another 10-15 minutes, until golden brown and beautiful. If the apples are browning too quickly, reduce the heat to 375°F for the last 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve with ice cream and a little caramel sauce, if desired.

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Notes

Storage: Store apple dumplings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 653kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 452mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 231IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg