Description
Old fashioned apple dumplings with whole apples, flaky pastry, and a rich spiced syrup baked until tender and comforting.
Ingredients
- 6 medium baking apples peeled and cored
- Pastry dough for one 9 inch double crust pie
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 6 equal pieces
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 1 cup apple cider
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
- Roll the pastry dough into a large rectangle and cut into 6 equal squares.
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar with the apple pie spice.
- Place one apple in the center of each dough square. Fill the center of each apple with one piece of butter and about 1 tablespoon of the spiced sugar.
- Bring the corners of the dough up over each apple and pinch to seal completely. Place seam side down in the baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the apple cider, brown sugar, and butter. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Carefully pour the hot syrup evenly over the dumplings. Sprinkle any remaining spiced sugar on top.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes until the pastry is golden and a knife slides easily into the apples.
- Cool for 10 minutes before serving warm with syrup from the pan.
Notes
- Leftovers keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Reheat best in a warm oven.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American