Ingredients for Baked Apple Dumplings
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold shortening
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup milk
- 6 medium apples
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter
- Lemon, Juice Of
- 1/4 cup water
- Corn Syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup apple cider
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How to Make Baked Apple Dumplings
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Cut in 1/2 cup cold shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg yolk and 1/2 cup milk.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use a 6-inch biscuit cutter or knife to cut out 6 squares.
- Core 6 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp).
- Place one apple in the center of each dough square.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces.
- Fill the center of each apple with the sugar-cinnamon-butter mixture.
- Bring up the edges of the dough and pinch them together tightly on top of the apple to form a dumpling.
- Place the dumplings in a well-greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Drizzle with 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 450°F (232°C).
- While the dumplings bake, prepare the syrup: In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup apple cider, 1/4 cup water, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Bring the syrup to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- After the initial 10 minutes of baking, reduce oven temperature to 350°F (177°C).
- Pour the warm syrup over the dumplings.
- Bake for an additional 25 minutes, basting with the syrup every 5-7 minutes.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a dollop of crème fraîche.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
289g
Fat
25g
Carbs
39g
