Skyrim Food: Apple Dumplings

Alright gamer stoners, this one is for you.  The boys finally got me to play Skyrim, and I'm pretty hooked.  We came to the conclusion that someone should figure out how to make some of the food from the game, so we of course will be going through a few things but here's the first!

Apple Dumplings

While these certainly look tasty, they look much less like a Cheezit and more like a dessert in real life.

  All of those pastries in Skyrim?  Don't lie, you've sat there and thought to yourself "Damn, I want to eat that."  Well now you can.

And here's the real deal!  The sides could be closed more, but not a bad imitation.

Prep Time: 20-25 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes

Ingredients:

3 large apples
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon
1/4 Tsp nutmeg
Chopped walnuts, about 1/2 cup
1 box frozen filo dough
Butter, melted
Honey

Supplies:

2 basting brushes
Clean, dry surface
Cookie sheet
Bowl
Measuring cups and spoons

Dirrections

Do your preheat the oven bullshit, if you must.  350° F.  Rack in the center to low.  Or you could be a rebel and wait until those suckers are ready to go in.  Whatever.

Peel your apples and cut them into half inch chunks and throw them in a mixing bowl.  Toss in your sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, stirring well until ingredients are combined evenly.  At this point in the process you should probably give your apples a taste to make sure they taste just how you want them.  Feel free to adjust your sugar and spices as you see fit.

Defrost your filo dough and unroll it on a clean, dry surface.  Take your melted butter and a basting brush and lightly coat a cookie sheet, then set it aside.  On some wax paper, lay out one layer of filo dough, then lightly brush over it with your butter.  It shouldn't be sopping wet, but you want it to be coated enough to stick to the next piece.  Carefully add the next layer and then again brush on a butter coating.  You'll need about ten layers for an apple dumpling, but don't butter the tenth layer!

With a sharp knife, section your filo dough into six squares.  Be gentle because it can be tricky to cut the dough without tearing it and making a huge mess.

Take your second basting brush and evenly coat the top of each square with honey.  Sprinkle a few of your walnuts in the center of a square, then drop a spoonful or two of apples on top.  You want enough on there for a good tasting dumpling, but not so many that you can't get the top to close.  When it's all loaded up, fold in the corners of the square and pinch them together.  Add a bit more honey and butter to the seams if you're having trouble getting them to stick.  For an extra touch, sprinkle a few more walnuts on top.

Repeat the filling process for the rest of your squares, then assemble a second ten layers of filo dough and repeat the process for the remaining apples.  Or just eat the remaining apples.  That's what we did!

Place your squares a few inches apart on a cookie sheet and bake at 350º F for 12-15 minutes or until dough starts to brown.

Serve with vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of sugar on top!

Ghost says: Don't worry if they come apart a little in the oven, they're still just as good!
The guys say:  The great thing about these is that they can be made with so much butter!  Consider using a butter substitute too!