Apple Dumplings Recipe
Indulge in the exquisite delight of my grandmother’s apple dumplings – a harmonious blend of warmth, flakiness, and a sweet apple drizzle. Crafting these is not daunting; it merely demands a bit of your time.
These apple dumplings have been my sole culinary venture into this realm. Their perfection has rendered me uninterested in seeking an alternative recipe. The exceptionally soft crust and the delectable sauce, both pre-baking and post-baking, contribute to the overall perfection of this culinary creation.
Opting for Macintosh apples has been my consistent choice for this recipe. Renowned for both eating and baking, Macintosh apples, with their modest size, offer a delightful single-serving apple dumpling – a dessert that’s satisfying without overwhelming. Let’s embark on this culinary journey together by gathering the necessary ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 2 Granny Smith apples
- 1 lemon
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 canned buttermilk biscuits
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
How To Make Apple Dumplings:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Peel, core, and slice the apples vertically into 8 slices each. Prevent browning by squeezing lemon juice into a bowl of water and adding the apple slices.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 3/4 cup sugar, butter, and vanilla. Bring the sugar mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Separate each biscuit into 2 layers. Wrap a biscuit layer around a slice of apple, slightly stretching the biscuit to overlap and seal at the bottom.
- Place the wrapped slices, sealed-side down, in a 9- by 12- by 2-inch casserole dish. Pour the hot sugar mixture over the apple slices.
- Mix the remaining 1/4 cup sugar with cinnamon and sprinkle it over the tops of the wrapped apples.
- Bake until golden brown, approximately 35 minutes. Enjoy the irresistible outcome of this culinary endeavor!