An Apple Dumplin' Kind of Day

My Aunt Tracy and sister-in-law Lisa have put a request in for cannolis and apple dumplings. I must admit, I have never attempted to make either one. I had some extra puffed pastry just "lying" around, so I used it for the wrap. I have never ate an apple dumpling, so I didn't know what to expect.  It's SUPER quick and easy! See below for the recipe.  :)

 

 



 Apple Dumplings

6 med. baking apples, peeled and cored (I prefer Granny Smith)

1/2 c. brown sugar

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

2 Tbsp butter

1 egg, beaten

Pastry for a 9", 2 crust pie

 

Heat oven to 425. Divide pastry into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into an 8" circle. (I used puff pastry.) Place apple on pastry.

 

Mix together brown sugar and cinnamon. Fill center of each apple with 1 tsp butter and about 2 Tbsp of cinnamon mixture. (I also sprinkled it on the sides of the apple.) Lift sides of pastry up. Dampen and press firmly to seal the crust. Place dumplings on an ungreased baking pan with the TOP DOWN so the sealed part is touching the pan. Brush with the egg wash.

 

Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and tender.

(I made a glaze with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.)