The Hot Apple Dumplings are a symphony of flavors and textures, combining the tartness of Granny Smith apples with the sweet, buttery bliss of sugar and cinnamon. Each bite offers a delightful contrast between the soft, juicy apple and the crisp, golden-brown biscuit wrapping, making them irresistible.
Ingredients:
- 2 Granny Smith apples
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar (divided)
- 1 stick butter
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- 8 canned biscuits (e.g., Pillsbury buttermilk)
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and slice the Granny Smith apples vertically into 8 slices each. Submerge in cold water to prevent browning.
- Prepare Sugar Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine water, 3/4 cup of sugar, butter, and vanilla extract. Boil the mixture.
- Prepare Biscuit Wrapping: Separate each biscuit in half. Wrap dough around each apple slice, overlapping to seal.
- Assemble in Baking Pan: Place wrapped apple slices, sealed side down, in a 9 x 13 baking pan.
- Pour Sugar Mixture: Pour the hot sugar mixture over the wrapped slices.
- Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Mix 1/4 cup of sugar with cinnamon. Sprinkle over the wrapped apples.
- Bake: Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve: Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.