Cracker Barrel Apple Dumpling Recipe
The recipe for the Apple Dumplings is easy enough to make on a weeknight, but it's also special enough to serve when you're entertaining guests. This apple dumpling recipe from Cracker Barrel will inspire you to create your own version of this classic comfort food favourite. You can even add different ingredients that suit your tastes or what you have in the pantry! The best part about this recipe is that they are all delicious and simple enough for anyone to make.
Ingredients
- 1 package Frozen puff pastry 1 package (17 1/2 oz)
- 1 cup White sugar
- 3/4 cup Dry breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch Ground nutmeg
- 1 Egg beaten
- 4 Granny smith apples peeled and halved
- 1 cup Confectioners' sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp Milk
For The Pecan Streusel
- 2/3 cup Toasted pecans chopped
- 2/3 cup Brown sugar packed
- 2/3 cup All-purpose flour
- 5 tbsp Butter melted
Instructions
- For The Pecan Streusel
- Step 1
- Mix chopped toasted pecans, packed brown sugar, all-purpose flour and melted butter in a small bowl.
- Step 2
- Combine with a fork until the mixture resembles moist crumbs. Prepare according to the recipe. Add more or less as needed.
- For The Apple Dumpling
- Step 1
- Pre-heat the oven to 425°F. Grease a baking sheet lightly. Prepare the pastry by rolling it out to 12x12 inches. Cut the pastry into 8 - 6 inch squares.
- Step 2
- Add cinnamon, sugar, bread crumbs, and nutmeg to a small bowl. Beat an egg and brush it on a pastry square.
- Step 3
- Place 1 tablespoon of the bread crumb mixture in the centre. Add one apple half, core side up, on top of the bread crumb mixture. Add another tablespoon of the mixture on top.
- Step 4
- Pinch the sides of the pastry together to seal the seams completely. Continue with the remaining apples. Beat an egg and brush on each dumpling. Add pecan streusel on top.
- Step 5
- Bake 15 minutes at 350°F, then reduce the heat to 350°F and bake 25 minutes longer, until lightly browned.
- Step 6
- To make the, Mix confectioners' sugar and vanilla with milk until a drizzling consistency is reached.
- Step 7
- Pour this over cooled dumplings. Allow to cool completely at room temperature. Serve immediately.