Serves a Crowd
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Envy™ Apple Ginger Spiced Dumplings!
- Prep time 10 hours
- Cook time 1 hour 10 minutes
- Serves 8
Author Notes
As the Lunar New Year approaches, discerning hosts seeking to elevate their festive culinary repertoire need look no further than Envy Apples. Embodying the essence of dim sum, which translates to "a little bite from the heart" or "touch the heart," the Envy Apple Ginger Spiced Dumplings stand out as an exquisite addition to your celebratory spread. Crafted for those who appreciate great taste and seamless entertaining, this recipe effortlessly transforms gatherings into memorable occasions. To prepare these delectable dumplings, simply roast peeled Envy apples over medium heat until tender, incorporating them as a luscious filling. A fruit-forward twist on traditional savory dumplings, the balanced sweetness of Envy Apples makes them an essential component of your Lunar New Year festivities, whether featured in the main spread or savored as an indulgent dessert. —Recipe Courtesy of Envy Apple
Ingredients
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4
Envy™ Apples
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2 teaspoons
Lemon Juice
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2 cups
Sugar
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2 teaspoons
Powdered Ginger
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1 teaspoon
Five Spice Powder
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64
Round Dumpling Wrappers
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Frying Oil (preferably Avocado or Coconut Oil)
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Ginger Sugar (2 tbs Sugar + 1 tbs Ground Ginger)
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Powdered Sugar, Optional
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Pinch of Salt
Directions
- To make the filling, peel and core and dice Envy apples then add to a bowl with lemon juice and stir.
- Mix together the sugar, ginger, five spice, and salt then sprinkle over diced Envy.
- Add the Envy mixture to a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 – 15 minutes, until the apples are tender then transfer to a bowl to cool.
- To prep the dumplings, lay two dumpling skins on a flat surface.
- Brush the outer edges of each dumpling with water.
- Spoon a generous tablespoon of filling into the center of one dumpling.
- Place the other dumpling on top, moistened edges together, push any air bubbles out, and seal the edges by pressing together.
- Transfer to a tray for frying.
- To fry the dumplings, heat 1/2-inch of oil in a deep sided frying pan over medium heat to 350°F. (Pro Tip: Put a popcorn kernel in the oil. When it pops, the oil is ready!)
- Fry dumplings, two or three at a time, for about 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spatula to a paper towel-lined cooling rack, and sprinkle with spiced sugar.
- If you want to dust with powdered sugar, wait until the dumplings have cooled.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
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