This classic Pennsylvania Dutch comfort food features a thick slice of ham simmered with tender apples and topped with fluffy yeast dumplings. The savory ham juices mingle with the sweet-tart apples, creating a rich, harmonious broth that soaks into the soft dumplings. It is a complete meal in itself, offering a perfect balance of protein, starch, and natural sweetness. Ideal for cozy family dinners or holiday gatherings, this dish brings rustic, home-style warmth to the table. The combination of textures&# 226;ÂÂchewy ham, soft apples, and pillowy doughâÂÂmakes it deeply satisfying and nostalgic.
Schnitz Un Gnepp
Description
This classic Pennsylvania Dutch comfort food features a thick slice of ham simmered with tender apples and topped with fluffy yeast dumplings. The savory ham juices mingle with the sweet-tart apples, creating a rich, harmonious broth that soaks into the soft dumplings. It is a complete meal in itself, offering a perfect balance of protein, starch, and natural sweetness. Ideal for cozy family dinners or holiday gatherings, this dish brings rustic, home-style warmth to the table. The combination of textures&# 226;ÂÂchewy ham, soft apples, and pillowy doughâÂÂmakes it deeply satisfying and nostalgic.Ingredients
Directions
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If using dried apples, soak them in warm water overnight to rehydrate.
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Place the thick slice of ham in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot.
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Add the apples (with their liquid if dried) to the pot with the ham.
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Cover and boil gently for one hour until the apples are tender.
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Stir in the brown sugar to flavor the broth.
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In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
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Stir in the beaten egg, melted butter, and enough milk to form a stiff but moist batter.
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Drop the batter by large spoonfuls directly onto the ham and apples in the pot.
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Cover the pot tightly and steam the dumplings for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 36.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.9g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
- Cholesterol 12.0mg4%
- Sodium 326.5mg14%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.3g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.3g
- Protein 6.2g13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Frozen oven-ready yeast biscuits can be substituted for the homemade dumpling batter for a quicker preparation.
Ensure the pot is covered tightly during steaming to trap the steam and cook the dumplings evenly.
This dish is traditionally served as a complete meal, often referred to as "apples and buttons."
