How to Make Apple Slump - A Step-by-Step Guide

Apples are a versatile fruit that can be used in a variety of delicious dishes, from pies to crumbles to cakes. One classic apple dessert that often gets overlooked is the Apple Slump. This old-fashioned dessert is a simple and rustic way to showcase the natural sweetness of apples, making it a perfect choice for a cozy family meal or a holiday dinner party.

Similar to a cobbler or a grunt, the Apple Slump features a layer of tender, spiced apples topped with a fluffy, dumpling-like b...

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups thinly sliced apples
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - inch pie

  • Combine the apples, 1 cup sugar, cinnamon, and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan. Cover with a tight fitting lid and heat to boiling.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together 1 1/2 cup flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in enough milk to make a soft dough.
  • Drop dough by spoonfuls onto apples. Cover pan with lid and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. DO NOT LIFT COVER UNTIL DONE! Serve with nutmeg sauce.
  • To make the nutmeg sauce: In a saucepan, mix 1 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon flour. Stir in 1 cup boiling water and cook, stirring constantly until sauce bubbles. Add butter and simmer gently 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in nutmeg. Serve over each serving of apple slump.
  • Nutrition

    354 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 182mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 83g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 61g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 153mg