Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Dumplings from 1915 Recipe Revealed

Get ready to explore this unique and historic Pa Dutch apple dumpling recipe that puts a delightful spin on traditional apple dumplings! Using simple ingredients and cooking techniques, we'll create something special right on the stovetop. Perfect among Thanksgiving recipes, these apple dumplings feature tender puff pastry dumplings combined with sweet, tender apples, all created on the stovetop. 👨‍🍳

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The 1915 book, Mary at the Farm, records various Pennsylvania German (Dutch) recipes that are wonderful to make today. This recipe is a modern rendition of that recipe.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Total Cooking Time: Approximately 25-30 minutes

My Recipe (adapted from the original 1915 recipe)
Ingredients
(For Apples)
4 large apples ( I like to use Crimson Gold)
Apples are pared, cored, and sliced
1/3 cup of sugar (I use brown sugar) - adjust the amount to your sweetness preference
1 tablespoon of butter
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of vanilla

(For Dumplings)
1 cup of all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons of baking powder
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup of milk

Follow the cooking instructions in the video.

More information about the book, Mary at the Farm: https://d.lib.msu.edu/fa/52?q=Mary%20...

More information about the history of Crimson Gold Apples and how they were almost lost: https://pomiferous.com/applebyname/cr...

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