Yummy Apple Dumplings

Apple dumplings always remind me of my childhood as my Nan would often make them and the smell of them cooking was amazing .. I even love that smell to this day .. a truly warming comforting dessert that is so easy to make

 

So with it being National Apple Dumpling Day I was so pleases and I found you this great recipe to follow that I think you will enjoy making and of course more so love eating .. a great weekend dessert to make for loved ones

 

This great recipe is brought to you by mrfood.com website , thanks for sharing it with us

 

Here below is an excerpt about the recipe along with the ingredients you will need both from the website

 

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Our recipe for easy homemade apple dumplings is inspired by the traditional apple dumplings that are still so popular in the Amish areas of Pennsylvania. We think it’s our best apple dumpling recipe ’cause it’s such a cozy option when you’re looking for a warm dessert. This Amish apple dumpling recipe sure is a keeper, especially when paired with a big ol’ scoop of ice cream.

 

 

What You’ll Need:
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 rolled refrigerated pie crust (from a 15-ounce package)
  • 4 small or 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored

 

 

 

Tips
  • Small apples work great for this recipe but they’re not always available, so go ahead and use the regular-sized ones cut in half.
  • Refrigerated pie crust provides a shortcut to this old-fashioned favorite.

 

 

 

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NATIONAL APPLE DUMPLING DAY

National Apple Dumpling Day is observed annually on September 17th.  These delicious filled pastries are typically made by putting cored and peeled apples on a piece of dough, sprinkling them with cinnamon and sugar,  then folding the dough over the apples to form a dumpling.  The dumplings are then oven baked until tender.

Apple dumplings are believed to be native to northeastern United States, around Pennsylvania.  Being very common among the  Amish, with their delicious recipe, it is often eaten as a breakfast item however, they are also regularly eaten as a dessert and sometimes served with ice cream.

 

Article Source :http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-apple-dumpling-day-september-17/