Furr’s Cafeteria Apple Dumplings Recipe
Furr’s Cafeteria Apple Dumplings are a delightful dessert featuring tender apples wrapped in flaky puff pastry, baked to golden perfection and drizzled with a warm cinnamon-sugar vanilla syrup. This recipe offers a comforting blend of sweet and spiced flavors, perfect for any season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Apples & Pastry
- 4 fresh apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into wedges
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed and cut into squares large enough to wrap each apple slice
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Syrup & Seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling on apples)
Optional
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash to brush pastry)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare apples: Peel and core the apples, then slice them into wedges or rounds suitable for wrapping.
- Cut pastry squares: Roll out the puff pastry if needed, and cut into squares large enough to completely wrap around each apple slice.
- Assemble dumplings: Place an apple slice on each pastry square, sprinkle with a mixture of sugar and 1½ teaspoons cinnamon, and dot with small pieces of butter. Optionally, brush the edges with a bit of water or egg wash to help seal. Fold and seal the pastry around the apples tightly.
- Make syrup: In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Heat gently, stirring until sugar dissolves to create a syrup.
- Pour syrup and bake: Place the dumplings in the prepared baking dish. Pour the warm syrup evenly over the dumplings. Optionally brush the pastry with beaten egg for a shiny golden crust. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and the syrup is bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. The dumplings are delicious warm, allowing the sweet cinnamon syrup to soak in the flaky pastry.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweet and tart flavor.
- Brushing dumplings with egg wash before baking gives the pastry a beautiful glossy finish.
- Ensure the syrup is poured warm to help cook the pastry evenly.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
- You can prepare the dumplings ahead and refrigerate before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the bake time if baking straight from cold.
Keywords: apple dumplings, puff pastry dessert, cinnamon apple dessert, autumn dessert, classic American dessert
