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Old-fashioned apple dumplings topped with warm caramel sauce on a plate.
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Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings

These warm and cozy apple dumplings are the perfect homemade treat for fall or any time of year! Each apple is wrapped in flaky pastry, filled with sweet buttery cinnamon sugar, and baked in a rich vanilla sauce that bubbles into a delicious syrup. Serve with a spoonful of the warm sauce for the ultimate old-fashioned dessert that feels just like grandma's kitchen.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple dumplings with sauce, baked apple dessert, cozy fall dessert, flaky pastry apple dumplings, old-fashioned apple dumplings
Cooking Method: Oven
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 900kcal
Author: MelanieCooks.com

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 14.1 oz pie pastry 1 double-crust, thawed
  • 6 large Granny Smith apples peeled and cored
  • ½ cup butter 1 stick, divided
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Roll out the pie pastry into a large rectangle, about 24x16 inches. Cut into six 8-inch squares.
  • Place one peeled and cored apple in the center of each pastry square.
  • Cut the butter into 8 pieces. Place one piece inside each apple, and set the remaining butter aside for the sauce.
  • Fill each apple with brown sugar and sprinkle any leftover sugar around the base of the apple. Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg over the tops.
  • Dampen your fingers with water, then fold the pastry corners up to cover each apple completely. Pinch the edges to seal.
  • Arrange the wrapped apples in the prepared baking dish.
  • In a saucepan, combine water, white sugar, vanilla extract, and the remaining butter. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the sugar is dissolved (about 5 minutes).
  • Carefully pour the sauce over the apple dumplings in the pan.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
  • Serve warm with spoonfuls of the sweet sauce drizzled over the top.

Notes

  • You can swap out Granny Smith apples for Honeycrisp or Gala if you prefer a sweeter taste.
  • Add chopped nuts or raisins inside the apples for extra texture and flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 900kcal | Carbohydrates: 151g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 112g | Vitamin A: 573IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg