Mom’S Apple Dumplings Recipe

Name: Mom’S Apple Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups water; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 to 6 drops red food coloring, optional; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup shortening; 1/3 cup 2% milk; 6 small tart apples, peeled and cored; 4 teaspoons sugar, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 6 teaspoons butter, softened; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons butter
3 to 6 drops red food coloring, optional
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup 2% milk
6 small tart apples, peeled and cored
4 teaspoons sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 teaspoons butter, softened
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1
For syrup, in a small saucepan, bring the water, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; add butter and food coloring if desired. Stir until butter is melted; set aside.
2
For dumplings, in a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add milk, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.
3
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Cut into six squares. Place an apple in the center of each square.
4
Combine 2 teaspoons sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle over apples. Dot with butter. Bring up corners of pastry to center; pinch edges to seal.
5
Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Pour syrup over dumplings; sprinkle with remaining sugar.
6
Bake at 375u00b0 for 35 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and apples are tender. Serve warm with cream.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups water, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Mom’S 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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