Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and cutting each into quarters, yielding 24 slices.
Combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
Roll out the pie crusts on a floured surface and cut each into 12 squares.
Place an apple slice on each square and sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Top each apple with a piece of diced butter, then fold the corners of the pie crust over, sealing the edges to form dumplings.
Arrange the dumplings evenly in the prepared baking dish.
In a saucepan, simmer water, granulated sugar, butter, and vanilla extract until sugar dissolves and butter melts.
Pour the sauce over the dumplings, ensuring each is coated.
Optional: Sprinkle additional cinnamon over the dumplings.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and apples are tender.
Allow the dumplings to cool slightly before serving, spooning sauce over each.
Embrace the spirit of fall with these delightful Apple Dumplings, bringing comfort and joy to any occasion.