Apple Dumpling Dessert Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Dumpling Dessert

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shortening
• Cold Water
• Tart Apples
• ¾ cup granulated sugar (for the syrup) + ½ cup granulated sugar (for the topping)
• Ground Cinnamon
• Ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed
• Brown Sugar
• Whipped Topping
• Vanilla Ice Cream

How to Make Apple Dumpling Dessert

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt.
3. Cut in 1 cup shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly with a fork until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a ball.
6. Divide the dough into four equal parts.
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one-fourth of the dough into a 13x9 inch rectangle. Carefully transfer it to the bottom of an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
8. Arrange one-third of the sliced apples (about 3 cups) over the pastry.
9. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
10. Sprinkle one-third of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the apples.
11. Repeat layers of pastry, apples, and cinnamon-sugar two more times, ending with a layer of pastry.
12. Roll out the remaining dough to fit the top of the dish and place it over the apple layers.
13. Using a sharp knife, cut 2-inch slits across the top crust to allow steam to escape.
14. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and ¾ cup granulated sugar.
15. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
16. Pour the syrup evenly over the top crust.
17. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
18. Let cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired!