Best 6 Grandma Buelahs Apple Dumplings Recipes

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In the realm of comforting and nostalgic desserts, few treats hold a candle to the classic "Grandma Buelah's Apple Dumplings." This iconic dish, passed down through generations, is an embodiment of home-style cooking, blending a sweet and juicy apple filling with a warm, flaky crust that melts in your mouth. Whether you're looking to wow your family with a special dessert or simply craving a taste of your childhood, embarking on the journey to create the perfect Grandma Buelah's Apple Dumplings can be an incredibly rewarding experience. This article will guide you through the essential steps and ingredients needed to bring this beloved recipe to life, ensuring that your apple dumplings turn out just as Grandma Buelah intended.

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

GRANDMA'S APPLE DUMPLINGS



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This is a simple and delicious recipe for apples wrapped in dough with an orange vanilla sauce. Don't forget the ice cream!

Provided by Megan Sneed

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and quartered
1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup butter
¾ cup white sugar
1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Wrap each apple piece in one crescent roll. Place seam side down in an 8x8 baking dish and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • In medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and orange juice; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over rolls.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until pastry is golden and apples are tender. Spoon sauce over rolls when serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 302.4 mg, Sugar 27 g

GRANDMA'S DUMPLINGS FROM SCRATCH: 100+ YEAR OLD RECIPE



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Grandma would always make these for us when we were under the weather. She would cook a chicken in a pot with water, carrots, onions, and celery until it was done. Then she would pull all the chicken meat of the bone, and put it back into the broth (she would taste it after the meat was added and then add salt, pepper, and a little parsley). I always sat on the counter and watched her throw everything in a pan without measuring, and they were AMAZING. Finally, I asked her to write it down for me, and I'm glad I did. Posting on here so I never lose this recipe! She always rolled them out thin and used a knife to cut them into pieces. They were never the same shape, but that's how we knew when Grandma made them :) NOTE: Grandma learned how to make these from her mother, so this is the OLD school recipe for dumplings. I am writing it like she gave it to me. Scant teaspoon means a little under the measurement: not quite to the top but not 1/4 less.

Provided by CookingBlues

Categories     Stew

Time 20m

Yield 1 big pot, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder, scant
1 tablespoon Crisco
1 teaspoon Crisco
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Mix the first 6 ingredients together until combined. Slowly add the water until you form a dough. You may have to add more or less water to form the ball.
  • Roll out the dumpling dough on a floured surface thin and cut into bite size pieces.
  • Drop them one at a time into simmering chicken/broth. She would always drop a few then wait a bit, then drop a few more. She said this kept them from sticking together in the end. After they are all added, give a gentle stir (once or twice around the pot, then leave it alone).
  • Let the dumplings simmer in the chicken/broth mixture until they float to the top (about 15 minutes or so). I have let them simmer a longer, and that's fine. She would taste the broth one last time after the dumplings were done for seasoning before we got to eat them!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.2, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 87.8, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.3

GRANDMA BUELAH'S APPLE DUMPLINGS



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Buelah and Harry Hughson settled in Sioux County, Nebraska in the early 1900's. Grandma had a reputation for being a talented musician, avid card player and a marvelous cook! I always make a double batch of her dumplings for my husband and our four children.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Pastry for double-crust pie
6 small tart apples, peeled and cored
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
3/4 cup maple or maple-flavored syrup, warmed

Steps:

  • On a floured surface, roll out pastry to an 18x12-in. rectangle. Cut into six 6-in. squares. Place an apple on each square. Combine sugar and cream and spoon into apple center. Moisten edges of pastry; fold up the corners to center and pinch to seal. , Place on an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 450° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° bake 30 minutes longer or until golden brown, basting twice with syrup. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 89g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRANDMA SIMPSON'S APPLE DUMPLINGS



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These apple dumplings are a family favorite! Delicious individual desserts that are always pleasing. Serve with vanilla ice cream for an extra decadent treat.

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories     Apple Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup shortening
7 teaspoons ice cold water, or as needed
6 medium apples, peeled and cored
½ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup water
½ cup white sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour, salt, and cinnamon for crust. Cut in shortening until very crumbly. Sprinkle enough water over the mixture to just hold the dry ingredients together; mix together and form into a ball. Wrap with waxed paper and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Roll dough on a lightly floured surface (1/2 batch at a time) to a 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into six 7-inch squares. Reserve any extra dough for decorative garnish, if desired.
  • Place one apple in the center of each square of dough.
  • Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a small bowl. Divide mixture evenly between the apple cores and dot the top of each apple with 1 teaspoon butter. Bring the opposite corners of each square together at the top of each apple, pressing gently to seal the seams. Transfer to a large baking dish, making sure the dumplings do not touch.
  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  • Combine water, sugar, corn syrup, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg for syrup in a pan and bring to a boil. Allow to boil for 3 minutes. Pour syrup mixture over the top of all of the dumplings.
  • Bake immediately in the preheated oven until the crust begins to turn light golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake, occasionally spooning hot syrup from the bottom of the pan over the top of the dumplings, until apples are tender, 30 to 35 more minutes.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.9 calories, Carbohydrate 104.8 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 315.9 mg, Sugar 50.2 g

GRANDMA'S APPLE DUMPLINGS



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My grandmother is famous for this recipe which has been a family favorite for generations. She will only make it during the fall, but I have a hard time sticking to the seasonal stipulation because they are so darn good! Grandma swears that Jonathan apples are the only decent apples to use in this recipe, but any other tart apple would work just as well. Enjoy!

Provided by quirkycook

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 dumplings, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups flour
1 cup shortening (such as Crisco)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup ice cold water
8 johnathan apples, peeled and cored
sugar
butter
cinnamon
1 cup sugar
2 cups water
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Creating the pie dough:.
  • Blend flour, salt, and shortening together using a pastry cutter until the mixture is about the texture of corn meal.
  • Add 1/2 cup of ice cold water and mix the dough (I find using my hands for this is easiest). If dough is too dry, add a bit more water but sparingly.
  • Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into eight squares.
  • Filling the dumplings:.
  • Place one apple on a square of pie dough. Fill the apple with sugar, sprinkle with cinnamon, and dot with butter.
  • Bring corners of pie dough to top of apple and pinch shut.
  • Place finished dumplings in a 9x13 greased pan.
  • Syrup:.
  • Bring to boil sugar, water, and butter in a sauce pan. Boil for two minutes.
  • Pour syrup mixture around the dumplings.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Baste the dumplings with the syrup from the pan every 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.3, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 335.4, Carbohydrate 79.8, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 39.5, Protein 5.3

GRANDMA'S APPLE DUMPLINGS



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The aroma of these melt-in-your-mouth dumplings reminds me of my grandma's old-fashioned kitchen. All of her cooking and baking was wonderful!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

SAUCE:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup red cinnamon candies
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
DUMPLINGS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup cold whole milk
6 small baking apples, peeled and cored
3 tablespoons butter
1 large egg white, beaten
1 tablespoon sugar
Half-and-half cream, optional

Steps:

  • Combine all sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Set aside. , For dumplings, combine flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Using a fork or pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle in milk, mixing lightly with a fork until a soft dough forms. Shape into a ball. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to an 18x12-in. rectangle. Cut into six squares. Place an apple in the center of each square; dot with butter. Bring corners of pastry up to top of apple; press edges to seal. , Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour sauce into pan around dumplings. Brush dumplings with egg white and sprinkle with sugar. , Bake at 375° for 50 minutes or until light golden brown and apples are tender. Serve warm with cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 716 calories, Fat 29g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 610mg sodium, Carbohydrate 109g carbohydrate (72g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose firm, tart apples for baking, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn. These apples hold their shape well and won't turn to mush when cooked.
  • Peel and core the apples, but leave the stems intact. This will help the dumplings stay together while they're baking.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the pie crust into strips. This will help prevent the dough from tearing when you wrap it around the apples.
  • Moisten the edges of the pie crust with water before sealing the dumplings. This will help the dough stick together and prevent the dumplings from leaking.
  • Bake the dumplings at a high temperature for a short period of time. This will help the crust to brown and the apples to cook through without becoming mushy.
  • Serve the dumplings warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Grandma Buelah's Apple Dumplings are a classic comfort food that is perfect for a fall dessert. With their flaky crust, tender apples, and sweet cinnamon-sugar filling, these dumplings are sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give this recipe a try.

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