Boiled Apple Dumplings Recipe

Name: Boiled Apple Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup butter or margarine; 2 cups buttermilk; 8 medium-size cooking apples, peeled and cored; 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons butter or margarine, divided; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided; Cheesecloth; 1/2 cup butter or margarine, divided

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 cups buttermilk
8 medium-size cooking apples, peeled and cored
5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons butter or margarine, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
Cheesecloth
1/2 cup butter or margarine, divided

1
Combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add 2 cups buttermilk, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened.
2
Divide dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 6- inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Place an apple on each circle. Fill each apple center with 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 teaspoon butter, and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon. Moisten edges of dough with water. Fold dough over apple; pinch edges together to seal. Wrap each dumpling in a 12-inch square of cheesecloth; tie securely.
3
Place dumplings in a large Dutch oven with boiling salted water to cover. Simmer 35 to 40 minutes. Remove dumplings; discard cheesecloth. Place each dumpling in an individual serving bowl; top each with 1 tablespoon butter. Serve dumplings hot with dip.

1916

kcal

Calories

145

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Boiled Apple Dumplings falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Boiled Apple Dumplings

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