Best 4 Amish Dumplings Recipes

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From the heart of Amish country, Amish dumplings have gained a reputation for their delectable taste and comforting warmth. Whether you prefer savory dumplings swimming in a rich broth or sweet and fluffy dumplings served as a dessert, this culinary journey will transport you to the kitchens of Amish homes, where tradition and flavor intertwine. As you explore the diverse recipes in this article, you'll discover the secrets to creating perfect dumplings, with tender textures and tantalizing fillings, that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AMISH APPLE DUMPLINGS



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These Amish apple dumplings are prepared by our local Mennonite market for the local fruit farm's annual apple picking open house.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
6 medium baking apples, peeled and cored
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup shortening
½ cup milk
3 cups brown sugar, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups water
¼ cup butter
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Set apples aside in a cold water bath while you prepare the dough.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Add shortening and cut together with a pastry blender or a fork until crumbly. Add milk and stir until dough comes together.
  • Combine 1 cup brown sugar and cinnamon in another bowl. Separate dough into six equal portions and roll out to about 1/4-inch thickness. Place an apple in the center of each dough portion and fill the core with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Wrap each apple in dough and place into the prepared pan.
  • Combine remaining brown sugar, water, butter, and nutmeg in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted, about 5 minutes. Pour syrup over dumplings.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until dough is golden brown and apples are soft, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 923.8 calories, Carbohydrate 160.6 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 495.2 mg, Sugar 122.2 g

AMISH PEACH DUMPLINGS



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Flour dumplings are added to a peach syrupy mixture to create a wonderful dessert. This is an Amish recipe. Using cream or canned milk instead of the milk gives this a creamier texture but also more calories. You can use fresh, frozen, or canned peaches.

Provided by MOMTO8

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Peach Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups hot water
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups sliced peeled peaches
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Stir water, sugar, and butter together in a pot over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves and mixture has a syrupy texture, 5 to 10 minutes. Add peaches to syrup; bring to a boil.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Stir milk into flour mixture until a stiff batter forms.
  • Drop batter by large spoonfuls into boiling peach syrup; cover the pot with a lid, reduce heat to medium, and cook until dumplings are set, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 293.3 mg, Sugar 28.4 g

AMISH BOILED APPLE DUMPLINGS



Amish Boiled Apple Dumplings image

Sugarless dumplings that derive their sweetness naturally from apple juice and diced apples. Can be served as a side dish with ham or pork or as a light dessert.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup diced apple, peeled and cored
4 cups apple juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 cup apple juice and cinnamon, stirring until smooth.
  • Stir in diced apples.
  • Pour all the apple juice into a 4-quart pot with a tight fitting lid.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Drop diced apple mixture by soup-spoonsful into the boiling juice.
  • Cover and let boil 20 minutes.
  • Do not remove lid during cooking.
  • After 20 minutes, remove the dumplings from the pan; set aside.
  • Stir the cornstarch into the remaining apple juice in the pot and cook until thickened.
  • Serve the sauce over the dumplings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 802.7, Carbohydrate 85.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 33.8, Protein 6.5

AMISH RHUBARB DUMPLINGS



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these take a little work..but are well worth it...I sometimes use frozen rhubarb for this in the winter

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
red food coloring (optional)
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 tablespoons cold butter
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cups finely chopped fresh rhubarb
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • in a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt.
  • stir in water; add butter.
  • bring to a boil, cook and stir for 1 minute.
  • remove from heat.add vanilla and if desired.food coloring to tint sauce a deep pink.set aside.
  • to prepare DOUGH:.
  • combine sugar, flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl -- cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • add milk and mix quickly.do not overmix.
  • gather dough into a ball and rol out of lightly floured surface to fit a 13x9" baking pan.
  • spread with softened butter, arrange rhubarb on top.combine sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle over rhubarb.
  • roll up from long side and place on a cutting board; seam side down.
  • cut roll into 12 slices.
  • arrange slices, cut side up in a greased 13x9" baking pan --
  • pour sauce over top.
  • bake at 350* for 35-40 minutes.

Tips for Making Amish Dumplings:

  • Use fresh ingredients. The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your dumplings will taste.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the dumplings tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the dough rest before rolling it out. This will help the dough to become more elastic and easier to work with.
  • Roll the dough out thinly. The thinner the dough, the lighter and fluffier the dumplings will be.
  • Cut the dumplings into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Cook the dumplings in a well-seasoned pot. A well-seasoned pot will help to prevent the dumplings from sticking.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot. If you overcrowd the pot, the dumplings will not cook evenly.
  • Cook the dumplings until they are cooked through. The dumplings should be cooked through but still have a slightly chewy texture.
  • Serve the dumplings immediately. Amish dumplings are best served immediately after they are cooked.

Conclusion:

Amish dumplings are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a little practice, you can make Amish dumplings that will impress your family and friends.

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