Amish Apple Dumplings

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place apples in a bowl of cold water; set aside while preparing the dough.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or a fork until crumbly. Add milk; stir until dough comes together. Combine 1 cup brown sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Separate dough into 6 equal portions; roll portions out to ¼-inch thickness. Place 1 apple in center of each dough portion; fill core with cinnamon-brown sugar mixture. Wrap apples in dough to enclose; place dumplings into the prepared baking dish.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Combine remaining 2 cups brown sugar, water, butter, and nutmeg in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted, about 5 minutes. Pour syrup over dumplings.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until dough is golden brown and apples are soft, about 40 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)