What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Bright Ideas: Apple Dumpling Dreams! There’s something special about an apple dumpling, don’t you think? Perhaps it reminds you of the changing seasons. Perhaps it conjures up childhood memories. Perhaps the earthy spices and syrupy sweetness crank up your comfort level. No matter the hypnotic effect, apple dumpling dreams can reflect the way we look at our lives. Do we deny sweets or do we nourish our bodies? “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. It’s all about perspective, moderation, and control. Thank goodness we have freedom of choice. When it comes to apple dumplings, especially now, dreams really do come true.
APPLE DUMPLING DREAMS
Ingredients:
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
1 package refrigerated pie crusts
4 star anise pieces
Ingredients for Syrup:
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter
Ingredients for Apple Filling:
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°. Lightly grease a 9” square baking dish; set aside. To make the syrup, combine sugar, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons butter. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine ingredients for apple filling. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter until consistency is crumbled. Cut each pie crust in half. Form each half into a ball and place on a lightly floured surface. Roll into 8-inch circles. To assemble, place an apple in the center of a dough circle. Fill the empty core with crumb filling. Fold the dough over the apple, pinching at the top to seal. Transfer apple dumplings to the baking dish. Drizzle with syrup. Place a star anise on each apple. Bake for 40-45 minutes until crust is golden brown. Tent with foil, if necessary, to prevent over browning. Serve warm.
Must be delicious
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Only if you like apples, cinnamon, and ice cream. 🤣🍃🍎🍂🍨
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Haha… i love them. Now to imagine them all mixed up😋🙃
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Right! 👏
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Thank you, Gail, for such a lovely presentation!
Joanna
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You’re welcome. Mama said I liked to “play” with my food. 🍂🍎
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Granny Smith apples are the best.
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I’ve liked apples since I was a kid growing up on Orchard Lane. 🍎🌳
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Love apple desserts 🙂
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There’s something about them, isn’t there? 😜🍃🍎
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These look wonderful Gail! I think I can smell their aroma all the way up here in Vermont.
I made apple dumplings this past weekend, and you are so right, they spark lots of memories. ‘Tis the season!🍎🍏💕
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I’ve noticed candles can be found that duplicate those bakery aromas. 🍎🍂
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YUM! Those are perfect for fall. 🙂
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Thank youuuu. They do seem to taste better as well. 🍎🍂🍁🌾
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Looks amazing Gail!
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I confess, it was a delicious opportunity. 🍂🍎
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So delicious. It’s the season for apples desserts! 🙂
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We connect food with seasons, don’t we? 🍁🌾🍎🍂
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OMG, I have to try this out. This looks to die for!!
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It’s filling! 🍂🍎
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I bet 😄
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Reblogged this on Ned Hamson's Second Line View of the News.
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The word is “Applelicious”. 🍂🍎
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Please . . . I beg you . . do not wake me up!
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Pinch me, I’m dreaming. 🌟✨💫
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Haha!
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Get in my bellah!!
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You can say that again! 😋🍃🍎
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