What is the definition of Apple dumplings
The meaning of Apple dumplings is:
”A snack that consist of an apple cored with sugar, cinnamon and almond paste. The apple is wrapped in puff pastry. On top of the puff pastry is sprinkled sugar”.
Apple dumplings
This is a traditional Dutch Snack, that is eaten in Belgium and the Netherlands. The snack is made in the oven and consist of an apple cored with sugar, cinnamon and almond paste. The apple is wrapped in puff pastry. On top of the puff pastry is sprinkled sugar.
This snack is so easy to make. You can make it within 45 minutes. I recommend to eat the snack warm, then in my opinion it is the tastiest. You can add many variations by adding raisins and currants! That way you can put your own spin on it.
I really recommend you try this apple dumplings or also called appelbol / appelbollen. Do you like this recipe leave a comment below or leave a comment on my YouTube Channel! I will appreciate that too!
Apple dumplings Recipe
This snack is easy to make. You need the follow ingredients: apples, puff pastry, cinnamon, granulated sugar and almond paste.
The first step is to peel and remove the core of the 6 apples. Add some flour on your workbench. Add 6 pieces of puff pastry on the bench. Brush the pieces of puff pastry with water. Place the apple in the center of the puff pastry.
Grab a small bowl and add 40 grams of granulated sugar and 6 grams of cinnamon. Mix the ingredients together with a whisk. Fill the apple halfway with the sugar-cinnamon mixture. Fill the other half with the almond paste.
Stretch the puff pastry from the center up. Make sure both ends overlap at the top. Make sure to fill any gaps by repeating the same process. Brush the dumplings with water and provide them with a layer of granulated sugar. Preheat the oven to 220°C Celsius. Bake for 20 minutes on the lower rack (220°C). Let the dumplings cool for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes they are ready to be served!
How to make Apple dumplings
Below you can find the summary of the steps:
- First peel and core 6 Elstar apples.
- Next, add some all-purpose flour to your workbench and add 6 pieces of butter puff pastry.
- Brush the pieces of butter puff pastry with water. 4. Place the apple in the center of the butter puff pastry.
- Then add 40 grams of granulated sugar and 6 grams of cinnamon in a bowl. Mix everything together.
- Fill the apple halfway with the sugar-cinnamon mixture.
- Fill the other half with almond paste
- Stretch the butter puff pastry from the center up. Make sure both ends overlap at the top. Make sure to fill in any gaps by repeating the same process.
- Brush the balls with water and provide them with a layer of granulated sugar.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C Celsius
- Bake for 20 minutes on the lower rack (220°C).
- Let them cool for 10 minutes. After that enjoy eating!
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Apple dumplings Ingredients
To make this fantastic snack you only need a couple of ingredients. These ingredients are: apples, puff pastry, cinnamon, granulated sugar and almond paste. You can find the recipe below! Interested in the cooking video? Watch my YouTube Channel!
This photo is missing the cinnamon and almond paste. My apologies.
Apple dumplings
Equipment
- 1 Brush
- 1 Knife
- 1 Small bowl
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Elstar Apples
- 6 pieces Puff Pastry
- 6 grams Cinnamon
- 120 grams Granulated sugar
- 30 grams Almond paste
Instructions
- First peel and core 6 Elstar apples.
- Next, add some all-purpose flour to your workbench and add 6 pieces of butter puff pastry.
- Brush the pieces of butter puff pastry with water.
- Place the apple in the center of the butter puff pastry.
- Then add 40 grams of granulated sugar and 6 grams of cinnamon in a bowl. Mix everything together.
- Fill the apple halfway with the sugar-cinnamon mixture. Fill the other half with almond paste.
- Stretch the butter puff pastry from the center up. Make sure both ends overlap at the top. Make sure to fill in any gaps by repeating the same process.
- Brush the balls with water and provide them with a layer of granulated sugar.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C Celsius.
- Bake for 20 minutes on the lower rack (220°C).
- Let them cool for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes they are ready to be served!
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Nutrition
FAQ Apple dumplings
Below you can find the most frequently asked questions:
What are Apple dumplings?
A snack that consist of an apple cored with sugar, cinnamon and almond paste. The apple is wrapped in puff pastry. On top of the puff pastry is sprinkled sugar.
How long does it take to make?
The total recipe time is 45 minutes.
Which ingredients do I need for this recipe?
The ingredients you need for this recipe are: apples, puff pastry, cinnamon, granulated sugar and almond paste.
How many calories in this snack?
This snack contains 109 calories.