Grandma's Apple Dumplings: A Bite of Autumn Comfort
As the leaves begin to turn and the air gets crisp, there's nothing quite like the warm, spiced aroma of apple dumplings wafting through the kitchen. These little pockets of pure comfort food are a quintessential taste of autumn, and they're surprisingly easy to make at home.
What You'll Need:
- For the Dumplings:
- 1 (14.1 oz) package refrigerated pie crust dough (or your favorite pie dough recipe)
- 6 large apples, peeled, cored, and halved
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into pats
- For the Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pie dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. Cut out six 6-inch squares.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Toss the apples with the spice mixture until well coated.
Place a half apple, cut side down, in the center of each dough square. Add a pat of butter to the center of each apple.
Fold the dough up over the apples, pinching the edges to seal. Crimp the edges decoratively with a fork.
In a large Dutch oven or ovenproof pot, combine the water, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Carefully arrange the dumplings in the simmering syrup, making sure they are not crowded. Cover the pot and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the dumplings are tender and golden brown.
Let the dumplings cool slightly before serving, spooning the warm syrup over the top.
Tips and Varieties:
For a more extravagant flavor, utilize earthy colored margarine rather than normal spread in the dumplings.
Add a sprinkle of vanilla concentrate or alcohol to the syrup for a dash of complexity.
Have a go at utilizing various sorts of apples, like Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Pink Woman.
In the event that you don't have a Dutch broiler, you can utilize an enormous baking dish or cast iron skillet.
Serve the dumplings with a scoop of vanilla frozen yogurt, whipped cream, or caramel sauce.
Regardless of how you appreciate them, these apple dumplings make certain to turn into another harvest time custom in your home. So get a few new apples, assemble your friends and family, and prepare to enjoy the sweet taste of the time.
Blissful baking!
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