Apple Dumplings with Pie Crust
Apple dumplings with pie crust are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender apples and flaky pastry, all wrapped in warm cinnamon goodness. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these dumplings fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas that evoke nostalgia and warmth. Each bite promises to delight your taste buds and bring loved ones together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples (about 2 cups sliced)
- 1 package (14 oz) refrigerated pie crust
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges. Toss them in a bowl with lemon juice.
- Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface and cut into squares.
- Place apple wedges in the center of each square; sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Fold edges over to seal.
- Arrange dumplings seam-side down in the baking dish. Dot with butter, then pour water over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg