Apple Dumplings with Pie Crust
Apple dumplings with pie crust are the ultimate comfort dessert, featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples enveloped in flaky pastry. This delightful treat is perfect for cozy evenings, family gatherings, or impressing guests. The aroma of baked dumplings will fill your kitchen, making it feel like a warm hug. Serve these sweet delights warm with vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable indulgence that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
- 1 pre-made pie crust (about 9 inches)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface and cut into circles.
- Place an apple piece in the center of each circle; sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar.
- Wrap the dough around the apples completely.
- In a saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar, water, and vanilla until bubbly.
- Place wrapped dumplings in a greased baking dish; pour syrup over them.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg