Old Fashioned Apple Dumplings

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Instructions

1. Prep the Oven & Pan
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 9×13-inch baking pan and set aside.

2. Wrap the Apples
Divide the pie crust into six equal portions. Roll each piece into a 7-inch square or circle, large enough to fully encase an apple. Place an apple on each crust, core facing up.

3. Add the Filling
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stuff some of this mixture into the cored center of each apple, and sprinkle the rest around the base. Slice the butter into six pieces and place one piece inside each apple.

4. Seal the Dumplings
Fold the pie dough over the apples, pinching the edges together to fully enclose them. Transfer the dumplings to the prepared baking pan.

5. Make the Sauce
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine apple cider, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and cinnamon. Bring to a low boil, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Cook 1 minute more, remove from heat, let cool 5 minutes, then carefully pour over the dumplings.

6. Bake
Bake for 50–55 minutes until the crust is golden and the apples are tender. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

7. Serve & Enjoy
Serve warm with ice cream and drizzle with extra sauce for a truly indulgent treat.

Tips & Notes

• Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat at 350°F.

• Best Apples: Granny Smith are tart and hold their shape well, but Fuji, Honeycrisp, or SnapDragon apples also work beautifully.

• Apple Cider Substitute: Apple juice works in a pinch, but cider adds richer flavor.

• Fun Twist: Add a cinnamon candy (like Red Hots) inside each apple for a retro, spicy surprise.