Easy Apple Dumplings

Apple Dumplings

    Canned Biscuits: This is the “shortcut” ingredient that makes this recipe super easy. I love that they bake up perfectly every time. I use biscuits labeled “flaky,” and I prefer brands that do not use hydrogenated oils (Annie’s and Immaculate are my two favorite brands). Each biscuit will get split in half horizontally, so one can of 8 biscuits will yield 16 dumplings.

    Apples: You will need two apples for this recipe. Use your favorite baking apples. I have made these with Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, and they were equally delicious. Peel each apple and cut it into 8 equal slices. Each apple slice will get sprinkled with brown sugar and cinnamon and tucked inside a biscuit.

    Sauce: A quick mixture of water, butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla gets simmered on the stovetop. The warm sauce gets poured over the dumplings before baking. The sauce thickens slightly and the dumplings absorb some of the sauce. Also (because I have priorities), I made sure there is PLENTY of sauce left in the bottom of the baking dish to spoon over the cooked dumplings.

Easy Apple Dumplings
Made these and they were delicious!  Can I make these ahead of time and freeze for future

Prep 30 minutes
Cook 50 minutes
Total 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Pastry:

•     3 cups all-purpose flour
•     1 cup vegetable shortening (chilled)
•     1 teaspoon salt
•     ⅓ cup ice water

For the Apples:

•     8 medium Granny Smith apples (peeled and cored)
•     1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
•     8 teaspoons unsalted butter
•     7 teaspoons granulated sugar

For the Sauce:

•     1½ cups light brown sugar
•     ½ cup salted butter (cubed)
•     1 cup water

Directions:

1. Make the Pastry Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the shortening until the mixture is crumbly. Gradually add the ice water, tossing the mixture with a fork, until the dough forms a cohesive mass. Divide the dough into eight equal portions, wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, stir together the granulated sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
3. Assemble the Apples: Roll each portion of dough on a lightly floured work surface into a 7-inch square. Place an apple in the center of each square. Place 1 teaspoon of butter and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon-sugar mixture in the center of each apple.
4. Gently bring up the corners of the pastry to the center of each apple; pinch the edges to seal. Place the pastry-encased apples in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture.
5. Make the Sauce: In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water and butter over medium-high heat until it just begins to boil, stirring occasionally. Pour the sauce evenly over the apples.
6. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until the apples are tender and the pastry is golden brown, basting occasionally with the sauce. These are best served warm immediately after baking.

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