Apple Dumplings with Pie Crust
Apple dumplings with pie crust are a delightful combination of tender apples enveloped in a flaky crust, bursting with sweet cinnamon flavor. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, these treats are not only visually stunning but also irresistibly delicious! Serve them warm with ice cream to elevate the experience, making each bite a comforting hug on chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
- 1 package (14 oz) refrigerated pie crusts
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Slice apples into wedges and toss with sugar and cinnamon until evenly coated.
- Roll out pie crusts on a floured surface and cut into squares large enough to wrap around the apple wedges.
- Place one apple wedge in the center of each square, fold the dough over, and seal edges tightly.
- Arrange dumplings in the baking dish. Drizzle melted butter over them before baking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg