Old-Fashioned Amish Apple Dumplings Recipe

Today we are sharing a recipe that's been a beloved classic in many Amish households: Old-Fashioned Amish Apple Dumplings. These delightful treats are the perfect combination of tender apples, flaky pastry, and a sweet, cinnamon-spiced sauce. Whether you're serving them for a special occasion or simply as a cozy dessert on a chilly evening, these apple dumplings are sure to impress.

Prep Time30

Cook Time35

Total Time1 5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fall recipe, fruit recipe, holiday dessert, Holiday recipe, summer dessert, thanksgiving recipe

Servings: dumplings

Calories: 502kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Casserole Set

Apple Slicer

Ingredients

Dough:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening or unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
1/2 cup milk

Apples:

4 medium apples peeled and cored (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Syrup:

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup water
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt with a whisk. Cut in the shortening or butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs using a pastry blender. Gradually add the milk, mixing until the dough just comes together. Divide the dough into four equal parts.
2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2/3 cup shortening, 1/2 cup milk
Prepare the Apples: Prepare the apples. Peel and core apples. Cut in half. Mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set it aside.
4 medium apples, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Roll Out the Ball of Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a square large enough to wrap around an apple half.
Assemble the Dumplings: Place an apple half in the center of each dough square. Fill the core cavity with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Fold the corners of the dough over the apple, pinching the edges to seal.
Make the Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water, butter, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup water, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Bake the Dumplings: Place the dumplings in a baking dish. Butter or spray the baking dish with oil cooking spray. While the syrup is still hot, pour syrup over them. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and the apples are tender.
Serve: Let the dumplings cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm, drizzled with the syrup from the baking dish.

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