Apple Dumplings

This old fashioned, homemade Apple Dumpling recipe uses whole apples, enveloped in delicate pastry, and packed with buttery cinnamon sugar. Drizzled with a delectable apple cinnamon sauce, this dessert definitely stands the test of time.

What is an apple dumpling?

Apple Dumplings are made by peeling and coring apples, stuffing them with a brown sugar and cinnamon filling, and and wrapping them in my mom's famous pie crust. We drizzle them with a delicately sweet apple cinnamon sauce for the perfect, comforting bite.

Why this recipe works

We teamed up with Bob's Red Mill to share this amazing family recipe. Just like apple pie, or Chocolate Cheesecake, the key to a good apple dumpling is the pastry. So using the finest quality flours assures a perfectly delicate, crumbly crust every time.

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• What is an apple dumpling?
• Why this recipe works
• Ingredients
• How to make the pastry
• Step by step instructions
• How to make apple dumpling sauce
• What are the best apples for apple dumplings?
• More dessert recipes to try
• Apple Dumpling recipe
• Related recipes

Ingredients

For the sauce:

• Apple juice: fresh apple cider works too
• Corn starch
• Brown sugar: light or dark brown sugar is fine
• Cinnamon: ground cinnamon
• Butter: salted or unsalted butter works fine

For the pastry:

• Bobs Red Mill AP Flour: good quality flour makes the best crust!
• Bobs Red Mill Wheat Flour
• Shortening (we like Crisco)
• Salt
• Egg
• Cold water: tap water is fine
• Vinegar: apple cider vinegar is our favorite. Any light colored vinegar works.

For the dumpling filling:

• Apples: cored and peeled
• Brown sugar: light or dark brown sugar is fine
• Cinnamon: ground cinnamon
• Butter: salted or unsalted butter works

see recipe card for quantities

How to make the pastry

1. Mix together both flours, shortening and salt and combine until crumbly.
2. In a small bowl combine beaten egg, water and vinegar and then add to flour mixture and knead until dough is formed completely.
3. Divide dough in half and wrap each portion in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes

TOP TIP: make dough the night before and refrigerate overnight to save time.

Step by step instructions

1. preheat oven to 350°.
2. Take each portion of dough and roll on floured surface into a 7" x 14" rectangle.
3. Cut in half to finish with two 7" x 7" squares of dough.
4. Repeat with other dough ball. Use excess dough to form leaves and stems for decoration. (we like to use a leaf cookie cutter)
5. Place an apple in center of each dough square.
6. In the center of each apple, place 1 tablespoon butter and push into apple.
7. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon. Divide and top butter in center of apple.
8. Grabbing dough in diagonal fashion, grab a corner of the dough and pull to form on top of apple and press edges together to seal. Repeat on other two corners. Repeat process for all apples.
9. When folding is complete, place all apples in baking dish and garnish with dough leaves and stems (optional).
10. Top with half of sauce (recipe below) and bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown.

How to make apple dumpling sauce

1. In a medium sauce pan, combine apple juice, corn starch, brown sugar and cinnamon and heat to a boil. Reduce heat to medium high and cook an additional 15 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and reserve half of sauce to cool for serving dumplings.

This post is sponsored by our friends at Bob's Red Mill. All opinions are our own.

What are the best apples for apple dumplings?

We like Granny Smith apples or Macintosh apples for this recipe because they are the best for baking.

More dessert recipes to try

1. Boozy Apple Beignets
2. Mom's Cherry Pie
3. Peach Crumble Dessert
4. Coffee Crumb Cake

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