Amish Dutch Apple Dumplings with Cinnamon Syrup
A delightful combination of tender apples enveloped in flaky pastry, served with a cinnamon-infused syrup.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Preparing the Pastry
- 1
Combine Flour and Salt
In a bowl, combine flour and salt.
- 2
Cut in Shortening
Cut in shortening until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Water and Form Dough
Gradually add cold water, mixing just until dough comes together.
Tip: Ensure the dough is not overworked to prevent tough pastry. Chill the pastry dough for 15 minutes for easier rolling.
Preparing the Apple Filling
- 1
Mix Sugar and Cinnamon
Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- 2
Fill Apples
Core apples and fill each with the sugar mixture.
- 3
Add Butter
Top each filled apple with a small pat of butter.
How to Make Amish Dutch Apple Dumplings with Cinnamon Syrup
Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings
- 1
Rolling the Dough
Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- 2
Wrapping the Apples
Cut pastry into squares large enough to encase each apple, then wrap and seal each apple completely in pastry.
- 3
Making the Syrup
In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and butter. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- 4
Baking
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake dumplings for 40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
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