Amish Dutch Apple Dumplings with Cinnamon Syrup
Classic Dessert with a Touch of Warm Spice
A delightful combination of tender apples enveloped in flaky pastry, served with a cinnamon-infused syrup.
- 1 h 30 min
- 6 dumplings
- Intermediate
Ingredients
Pastry
Apple Filling
Cinnamon Syrup
Preparation
Preparing the Pastry
Combine Flour and Salt
In a bowl, combine flour and salt.
Cut in Shortening
Cut in shortening until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Add Water and Form Dough
Gradually add cold water, mixing just until dough comes together.
Ensure the dough is not overworked to prevent tough pastry. Chill the pastry dough for 15 minutes for easier rolling.
Preparing the Apple Filling
Mix Sugar and Cinnamon
Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Fill Apples
Core apples and fill each with the sugar mixture.
Add Butter
Top each filled apple with a small pat of butter.
Cooking Process
Rolling the Dough
Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
Wrapping the Apples
Cut pastry into squares large enough to encase each apple, then wrap and seal each apple completely in pastry.
Making the Syrup
In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and butter. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
Baking
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake dumplings for 40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
Plating & Serving
Amish Dutch Apple Dumplings with Cinnamon Syrup
Amish Dutch Apple Dumplings with Cinnamon Syrup
Serve Warm
Serve the dumplings warm, drizzled with the luscious cinnamon syrup.