Hereford Apple Dumplings Recipe

Name: Hereford Apple Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces prepared shortcrust pastry (340g); 4 teaspoons sugar; 4 cooking apples, peeled, cored; 2 ounces sultanas (60 g); 1/2 finely grated an orange, rind of; 1 tablespoon marmalade; 1/4 ounce butter, softened (28 g or 2 tablespoons); milk (for glazing); sugar (for glazing); marmalade (for serving)

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 400 F (200 C)(gas mark 6).
2
Divide the pastry into 4 and then roll each piece out into a circle big enough to fully enclose one apple.
3
Take each pastry circle and sprinkle with a teaspoon of sugar and place an apple in the middle. mix together sultanas, orange rind, marmalade and butter and then divide this mixture between the apples, filling up each core hole.
4
Fold the pastry around each apple and seal firmly with a little water.
5
Place them, upside-down, onto a greased baking sheet and decorate the tops with leftover pastry bits cut into leaf shapes.
6
Brush with milk and sprinkle a little sugar to glaze.
7
Bake for 10 minutes and then turn down the oven temperature to 350 F (180 C) (gas mark 4) for a further 30 minutes or until the dumplings are golden brown.
8
Serve with a little of the additional marmalade that has been warmed to make a sauce or with custard or cream.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces prepared shortcrust pastry (340g), 4 teaspoons sugar, 4 cooking apples, peeled, cored, 2 ounces sultanas (60 g), and more.

Yes, Hereford Apple Dumplings falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Hereford Apple Dumplings

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