Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Dumplings
A classic Pennsylvania Dutch treat featuring whole apples wrapped in pastry and baked in a sweet syrup.
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Nutrition Facts
EstimatedPer serving
Calories
455 cal
Protein
3 g
Carbs
67 g
Fat
20 g
Fiber
3 g
Zest Score
A nostalgic comfort food concept, but you will have to guess every single measurement, temperature, and cooking time.
Ingredients
- green apples (such as Granny Smith) (peeled)
- butter
- brown sugar
- ground cinnamon
- pastry dough (likely pie dough)
- syrup (butter, sugar, and water syrup)
Instructions
- 1
Place a block of butter on top of a peeled apple.
- 2
Add brown sugar into the core/top of the apple.
- 3
Sprinkle cinnamon over the brown sugar and apple.
- 4
Wrap the apple in a square of pastry dough, folding the edges to seal.
- 5
Place the wrapped apples into a rectangular glass baking dish.
- 6
Pour a dark syrup (butter, sugar, and water) over the wrapped apples.
- 7
Bake in the oven until the pastry is golden brown.
- 8
Serve the baked apples in the syrup.
Community Notes
From 15 comments
This dish is also known as 'appelbollen' in Dutch and 'Bratapfel' in German, and may not be exclusively Pennsylvania Dutch in origin.
Tips
- Peel the apples before baking for a better texture.
- Consider using sharp cheddar cheese in the center for a savory twist.
Swaps
The comments are mostly positive and nostalgic, with a few regional corrections and playful confusion about the appearance of the dish.