Cracker Barrel Apple Dumpling Recipe
The Cracker Barrel Apple Dumpling Recipe is a delightful culinary journey back to the comfort foods of childhood.
Equipment
- Oven
- Large baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Peeler
- Knife
- Rolling Pin
- Pastry brush
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 large Granny Smith apples peeled and cored
- 1 package of refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- Vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Apples: Cut each apple into 8 wedges.
- Wrap Apples: Separate the crescent roll dough into triangles. Wrap each apple wedge with a dough triangle, starting at the wider end, and place in a large baking dish.
- Make Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. Pour in water and apple cider, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Bake: Pour the sauce over the wrapped apples in the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Serve: Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Apple Choice: Use firm apples like Granny Smith for the best texture.
- Seal Well: Ensure the dough seals around the apple wedges to prevent leaks.
- Sauce Consistency: Simmer the sauce until slightly thickened for richer flavor and texture.
- Regular Basting: Halfway through baking, baste the dumplings with the sauce from the dish to enhance the flavor.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve fresh from the oven for the best taste and texture, ideally with ice cream.