Apple Dumplings
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A comforting traditional baked apple dumpling recipe featuring a flaky homemade crust and a sweet syrup poured over the top before baking. Perfect for a cozy dessert after a hearty meal.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 30 mins | None | 4 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Crust
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 cup | Sweet milk | Liquid |
| 2 cups | Flour | Sifted |
| 4 tsp. | Baking powder | Leavening |
| 1 pinch | Salt | To taste |
| 3 T. | Lard | For shortening |
Syrup & Filling
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 1/2 cups | Sugar | Granulated |
| 3 t. | Butter | Softened |
| 2 cups | Water | Fresh |
| As needed | Apples | Boiled, peeled, and sliced |
Instructions
Step 1: Making the Crust and Prep
- Combine 2 cups flour, 4 tsp. baking powder, salt, 3 T. lard, and 3/4 cup sweet milk to form the crust.
- Boil, peel, and slice the apples.
Step 2: Syrup and Baking
- Boil together 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 t. butter, and 2 cups water to create a syrup, then pour over the dumplings.
- Bake for 30 min. until golden brown and bubbly.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the dumplings in the baking dish ahead of time, but pour the hot syrup mixture right before baking.
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