Delicious Homemade Apple Dumplings Recipe

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of a classic American dessert with Grandma's Apple Dumplings. These mouthwatering treats feature tender, cinnamon-spiced apples wrapped in a flaky pastry crust and baked to golden perfection. The aroma that fills your kitchen as they bake will transport you back to your grandmother's kitchen. Serve these apple dumplings warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect ending to any meal.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 1/4 cup ice water
• 6 large apples, peeled and cored
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the chilled butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Gradually add the ice water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together.
3. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a disk. Wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. While the dough chills, prepare the apple filling. In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
5. Take each peeled and cored apple and fill the cavity with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Set aside.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
7. Roll out one dough disk on a floured surface into a 12-inch square. Cut it into six smaller squares.
8. Place one filled apple in the center of each square. Fold the corners of the dough over the apple, pinching them together to seal.
9. Repeat the rolling and cutting process with the second dough disk and the remaining apples.
10. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the water, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar has dissolved.
11. Pour the syrup evenly over the wrapped apples in a baking dish.
12. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the pastry is golden brown.
13. Remove from the oven and let the apple dumplings cool for a few minutes before serving.
14. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce, if desired.

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