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Lemony Apple Dumplings

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These Lemony Apple Dumplings offer a delightful twist on a classic comfort food. Tender baking apples are stuffed with a spicy brown sugar and cinnamon mixture, then encased in a simple, flaky shortcrust pastry. Baked until golden and crisp, the dumplings are served warm with a vibrant, tart-sweet lemon sauce that cuts through the richness. Perfect for a cozy weekend brunch or a special dessert, this recipe brings together the warmth of baked fruit with the brightness of citrus.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 748.1
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These Lemony Apple Dumplings offer a delightful twist on a classic comfort food. Tender baking apples are stuffed with a spicy brown sugar and cinnamon mixture, then encased in a simple, flaky shortcrust pastry. Baked until golden and crisp, the dumplings are served warm with a vibrant, tart-sweet lemon sauce that cuts through the richness. Perfect for a cozy weekend brunch or a special dessert, this recipe brings together the warmth of baked fruit with the brightness of citrus.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon Salt; divided
  • 1/3 cup Shortening
  • 4 tablespoon Cold milk
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoon Butter or margarine; softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 4 md Baking apples; peeled, cored
  • 1 Egg White; beaten
  • 1/2 cup Sugar (for sauce)
  • 4 teaspoon Cornstarch (for sauce)
  • 1 cup Water (for sauce)
  • 3 tablespoon Butter or margarine (for sauce)
  • 4 teaspoon Lemon juice (for sauce)
  • 2 teaspoon Lemon peel; grated (for sauce)
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt (for sauce)
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
  2. 2
    In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  3. 3
    Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. 4
    Stir in the cold milk until the pastry forms a cohesive ball. Set aside.
  5. 5
    In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, softened butter, cinnamon, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to form a paste.
  6. 6
    Divide the sugar paste and press it into the cored centers of the peeled apples. Pat any extra filling onto the outside of the apples.
  7. 7
    On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry dough into a 14-inch square.
  8. 8
    Cut the dough into four 7-inch squares.
  9. 9
    Place one filled apple in the center of each dough square.
  10. 10
    Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg white.
  11. 11
    Fold the corners of the dough up to the center over the apple and pinch together to seal.
  12. 12
    Place the sealed dumplings in the prepared baking dish.
  13. 13
    Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
  14. 14
    While the dumplings bake, combine the sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan.
  15. 15
    Stir in the water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  16. 16
    Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
  17. 17
    Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the butter, lemon juice, lemon peel, and salt until smooth.
  18. 18
    Serve the warm dumplings topped with the warm lemon sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 748.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.0g45%
Saturated Fat 9.6g48%
Cholesterol 0.3mg1%
Sodium 6237.7mg260%
Total Carbohydrate 113.2g38%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g21%
Sugars 40.4g
Protein 9.9g20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: apple, apples, baking, brown sugar, cinnamon, dessert, dumpling, dumplings, flaky pastry, lemon, lemon sauce, pastry, shortening, warm dessert, citrus glaze, comfort food, brunch, homemade
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