Delicious and Flaky Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings Recipe

Indulge in the classic flavors of tender apples wrapped in a flaky pastry crust with our delightful old-fashioned apple dumplings recipe. These dumplings are the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and they are baked to golden perfection. Enjoy them on their own or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly divine treat. This recipe is simple to make and will impress your guests with its homemade charm.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 cup ice-cold water
• 6 medium-sized apples (such as Granny Smith)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup water

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
2. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture.
3. Using a pastry cutter or your hands, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Slowly add the ice-cold water to the mixture, one tablespoon at a time, stirring until the dough comes together.
5. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
7. Peel and core the apples, leaving them whole.
8. In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
9. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle.
10. Cut the rectangle into 6 equal squares.
11. Place an apple in the center of each square and sprinkle each apple with the sugar mixture.
12. Fold the corners of the dough up and over each apple, pressing the edges to seal.
13. Transfer the dumplings to a baking dish, seam side down.
14. In a saucepan, combine the melted butter and water.
15. Bring the mixture to a boil and pour it over the dumplings.
16. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and the apples are tender.
17. Serve warm and enjoy!

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