Forgotten classic BRITISH Apple Dumplings – Just Like Grandma Made!

crescent roll dough

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: puff pastry

Phyllo dough is lower in fat, while puff pastry is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is typically less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness, while brown sugar can be more economical.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean adds depth, while essence is often more affordable.

Prepare the suet pastry by mixing self-raising flour, shredded suet, and salt in a bowl.

Add cold water gradually until a dough forms, then knead lightly.

Roll out the pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares large enough to wrap around the apples.

Place a peeled and cored apple in the center of each pastry square.

Fill the core of each apple with sultanas and a sprinkle of soft brown sugar and mixed spice.

Wrap the pastry around the apples, sealing them well with a little milk or water.

Place the wrapped dumplings in a greased baking dish.

Bake at 190°C / 375°F for 45–55 minutes until golden and crisp.

Cooking Techniques

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