Amish Apple Dumplings

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These Amish apple dumplings are prepared by our local Mennonite market for the local fruit farm's annual apple picking open house.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 6 medium baking apples, peeled and cored

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • cup shortening

  • ½ cup milk

  • 3 cups brown sugar, divided

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 2 cups water

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Place apples in a bowl of cold water; set aside while preparing the dough.

  3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or a fork until crumbly. Add milk; stir until dough comes together. Combine 1 cup brown sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl.

  4. Separate dough into 6 equal portions; roll portions out to 1/4-inch thickness. Place 1 apple in center of each dough portion; fill core with cinnamon-brown sugar mixture. Wrap apples in dough to enclose; place dumplings into the prepared baking dish.

  5. Combine remaining 2 cups brown sugar, water, butter, and nutmeg in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted, about 5 minutes. Pour syrup over dumplings.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until dough is golden brown and apples are soft, about 40 minutes.

Cook's Note:

You can also bake dumplings (2 per pan) in small, foil-lined loaf pans.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

924 Calories
32g Fat
161g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 924
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 495mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 161g 58%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 122g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 251mg 19%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 375mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.