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Apple Cinnamon Manty

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Nelli

Apple Cinnamon Manty are a sweet twist on the traditional Eastern European manty dumplings many families know and love. These dessert-style manty are filled with tender apples, sugar, and cinnamon, then steamed until perfectly soft and drizzled with a sweet sauce. They make a beautiful fall dessert, holiday treat, or cozy weekend baking. I love to use the leftover dough from my Russian manty recipe and make apple cinnamon manty with it the next day.

Whether you grew up eating savory manty or are trying them for the first time, this sweet version is guaranteed to become a family favorite. You will love the combination of a sweet sour cream and sugar mixture that gets drizzled onto the manty’s.

What is Apple Cinnamon Manty?

Traditional manty are dumplings popular in many Eastern European and Central Asian kitchens, usually filled with seasoned meat and onions. Apple cinnamon manty takes that same soft dough concept and transforms it into a sweet dessert filled with juicy apples and warm spices.

Think of them as a combination between cinnamon rolls, apple pie, and soft steamed dumplings. There comforting, simple, and packed with homemade flavor. It’s one of my mom’s famous desserts which she passed on to me.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Soft homemade dough
  • Warm cinnamon apple filling
  • Perfect for fall and winter baking
  • Great make-ahead dessert
  • Freezer-friendly
  • Served warm with sour cream and sugar sauce

Ingredients You’ll Need:

For the Dough:

  • 200g water
  • 200g milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 750g flour

For the Filling:

  • 3 apples, peeled and diced
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Toppings:

  • Sour cream
  • Sugar

How to Make Cinnamon Apple Manty:

  • Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl or Thermomix mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, milk and water. Mixing until a dough forms. Knead about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Cover the dough let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile prepare the filling.
  • Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, mix together diced apples, sugar, and cinnamon. The filling should smell just like apple pie filling.
  • Roll and Fill: Roll the dough thinly on a floured surface. Cut into squares about 4 inches wide.
  • Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each square. Fold the dough in half and seal the edges making it in a round shape.
  • Steam the Manty: Lightly grease your steamer trays. Arrange the manty with space between them.
  • Steam for 45 minutes until the dough is tender and the filling is fully cooked.
  • Serve Warm: Serve warm and drizzle sour cream and sugar mixture onto the Manty. The warm apples and cinnamon filling make these irresistible straight from the steamer.

Tips for the Best Apple Cinnamon Manty:

  • Use sweet apples like pink lady, honey crisp, or golden delicious
  • Don’t overfill the dough or the filling may leak
  • Add raisins or chopped pecans for extra texture
  • Brush baked manty with melted butter for a softer finish
  • Serve immediately for the best texture
  • Add caramel bits or drizzle caramel sauce inside before sealing

Storage and Freezing:

  • Store leftover manty in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in the microwave or frying pan until warm.
  • You can also freeze them before or after steaming for easy future desserts.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Can I use store-bought dough? Yes! Sweet roll dough or even pizza dough can work.
  • Can I make them ahead? Absolutely. Assemble the manty and refrigerate overnight before steaming.
  • Which apples work best? Granny Smith works as well to balance the sweetness, but I prefer sweet apples such as honeycrisp, gala, or golden delicious.

Apple Cinnamon Manty combines apple pie flavors in the most delicious way. Soft dough, warm cinnamon apples, and cozy homemade goodness make this recipe perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or quiet evenings at home.

Let me know if you tried out this recipe, I would love to hear your feedback!

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Apple Cinnamon Manty

Apple Cinnamon Manty is a cozy twist on the classic steamed dumpling. These fluffy dough pockets are packed with tender apple filling and finished with a sour cream & sugar glaze for the perfect comforting dessert or sweet snack. Great for family gatherings, holiday baking, or enjoying with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Russian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Dough:
  • 200 g Water
  • 200 g Milk
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 750 g Flour
For the Filling:
  • 3 Apples, peeled and diced
  • 1/3 Cup Sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
For the Topping:
  • Sour cream
  • Sugar

Equipment

  • 1 Thermomix or
  • 1 Steaming pot

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl or Thermomix mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, milk and water. Mixing until a dough forms. Knead about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  2. Cover the dough let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile prepare the filling.
  3. Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, mix together diced apples, sugar, and cinnamon. The filling should smell just like apple pie filling.
  4. Roll and Fill: Roll the dough thinly on a floured surface. Cut into squares about 4 inches wide.
  5. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each square. Fold the dough in half and seal the edges making it in a round shape.
  6. Steam the Manty: Lightly grease your steamer trays. Arrange the manty with space between them.
  7. Steam for 45 minutes until the dough is tender and the filling is fully cooked.
  8. Serve Warm: Serve warm and drizzle sour cream and sugar mixture onto the Manty. The warm apples and cinnamon filling make these irresistible straight from the steamer.

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