Description
Learn how to make delicious Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Dumplings with this easy recipe. Perfect for a sweet treat any time of year!
Ingredients
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
- 1 cup (230g) beef suet, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 10 tablespoons (150ml) ice water
- 4 apples, such as Honeycrisp, Gala or Fuji, peeled
- 4 tablespoons (60g) beef suet, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the flour, sugar, and salt. Incorporate the beef suet into the flour mixture using a fork until the suet resembles small pea-sized pieces. Gradually add 10 tablespoons of ice water, mixing until the dough forms. Shape the dough into a flat circle, wrap it in plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Set your oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with a layer of parchment paper or aluminum foil. Slice the apples in half and remove the cores using a small knife.
- Divide the chilled dough into four equal sections. On a lightly floured surface, roll each section into a square about 7 to 8 inches wide. Position two apple halves together on each square. Fill the center of each apple with 1 tablespoon of beef suet, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Moisten the edges of each square with water. Fold the corners over the apples, pinching the edges to ensure they are sealed.
- Arrange the dumplings on the prepared baking sheet and bake until they are golden brown and the apples are soft, approximately 40-50 minutes. Serve while warm.
Notes
- Use chilled beef fat in the dough for a flakier pastry texture.
- Opt for apples that maintain their shape when baked like Honeycrisp or Gala.
- Sprinkle extra cinnamon before baking for a more aromatic taste.
