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How to Make Amish Apple Dumplings - A Step-by-Step Guide

Amish Apple Dumplings are a beloved and classic dessert in Amish cuisine, known for their comforting warmth and delicious flavor. This traditional recipe has been passed down through generations, and it's easy to see why it has stood the test of time. The combination of sweet, tender apples encased in a flaky pastry and baked to golden perfection is simply irresistible.

When you take a bite of these apple dumplings, you'll be transported to a simpler time, where the scent of cinnamon ...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 6 medium baking apples, peeled and cored
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup shortening
  • ½ cup milk
  • 3 cups brown sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Set apples aside in a cold water bath while you prepare the dough.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Add shortening and cut together with a pastry blender or a fork until crumbly. Add milk and stir until dough comes together.
  • Combine 1 cup brown sugar and cinnamon in another bowl. Separate dough into six equal portions and roll out to about 1/4-inch thickness. Place an apple in the center of each dough portion and fill the core with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Wrap each apple in dough and place into the prepared pan.
  • Combine remaining brown sugar, water, butter, and nutmeg in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted, about 5 minutes. Pour syrup over dumplings.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until dough is golden brown and apples are soft, about 40 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    924 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 495mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 161g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 122g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 251mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 375mg

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