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Silver Dollar City & Celebration City Discussion => General Silver Dollar City Talk => Topic started by: Parson B Ready on May 22, 2012, 11:16:19 PM

Title: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: Parson B Ready on May 22, 2012, 11:16:19 PM
In light of our recent discussions on the declining quality of certain foods at SDC, I would like to give a shout-out to my favorite SDC delicacy....the Apple Dumpling (preferably with cinnamon ice cream). These deliciously, decadent, dumplings never fail to please.  Sometimes they can be very hard to find.  But, there is one stand that sells them year round (or at least they did last year) and that is at the stand next to the exit of FITH.  Happy eating!
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: Gilligan on May 23, 2012, 07:37:15 AM
You are correct, Parson!  I've yet to have anything but an excellent apple dumpling.  One of my favorite treats, by far!!
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: mhguy77 on May 23, 2012, 07:52:04 AM
I agree 100%.  They are a simple yet tasty dessert, the ice cream is also a great touch.
I was looking for them Sunday and couldn't find them.  Interestingly I asked the employees some of them at stores and other restaurants.  Nobody knew where they had them.  The Dumplings are the type of foods SDC won us over with, nothing gourmet but more than just pulled out of a foil pan.
I really hope those F&B people read this blog.
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: Junior on May 23, 2012, 08:47:07 AM
Hey, I wish I could take you all back in time to 1979 when the strawberrys and creme concession debuted at SDC. I was one of the first people to work that concession, and I gave out such generous portions of strawberrys and ice creme, management got on my case and told me to cut the portion back by about half. I said no way, if someone will pay $2 or $3 bucks for this, I'm going to give them a REAL portion. (That was big $$ in the day) and so after about two hours in the concession, they put me back in the Vineyard and never let me work in strawberrys and creme again!  :'(  True story!
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: Parson B Ready on May 23, 2012, 10:35:26 AM
Good for you, Junior!

Again, if anybody ever needs an Apple Dumpling fix, and you can't find them anywhere. Try the stand by the exit of FITH!
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: Ozark Outlaw on May 23, 2012, 11:24:52 AM
How did I miss out on this Apple Dumplings secret? Now, I know what to track down during my next visit.;D
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: Parson B Ready on May 23, 2012, 11:41:44 AM
How did I miss out on this Apple Dumplings secret? Now, I know what to track down during my next visit.;D

Last year I asked a vendor why they didn't sell Apple Dumplings all year round.  He told me they did at the stand by FITH.  Every time I visited last year they had them at that stand.  I haven't visited yet this year, so I don't know if they still do.  Perhaps some friendly SDCFans member can verify if they are still at that location.  That way all of us dumpling addicts will know where we can get our fix this year.
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: betamike on May 23, 2012, 05:57:08 PM
When I was a "youth," you used to be able to find the Apple Dumplings served in midtown in the old Medicine Show stage (converted to a quick service stand in the 80's) just outside the Springhouse and Carrie's Candles.

In recent years, you could always find some served out of the Apple Butter Shop (both incarnations and moves around the City).

I will say that I have indeed tasted a bad one before (cold) and they have changed in form over the years.   More recently, they are in a square-ish pastry, but as a kid, they were in a rounded pastry with just enough covering the apple.  In fact, they used to use an entire apple (cored of course) so you got a fully baked apple baked in a pastry shell with glaze over it.   I personally miss the old style that I remember, but still LOVE the apple dumpling in its current form.
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: mhguy77 on May 23, 2012, 08:02:50 PM
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In fact, they used to use an entire apple (cored of course) so you got a fully baked apple baked in a pastry shell with glaze over it.

This year at the World Fest mine was served whole cored and peeled. It was wonderful and as I already stated I couldn't find them during the Blue and BBQ.  I didn't know to look at FITH but none of the citizens I asked knew either, they kept saying " maybe near the red gold" I explained I had already checked there.
 In retrospect if I were in Disney they would have picked up the phone and called to see where I could find them but not one of them offered.  Maybe I should have asked them to call but I didn't.  Brings to mind the level of service and interest in there jobs and the park. 
Anyone have the recipe for the apples?
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: coalesce99 on May 25, 2012, 01:59:25 PM
How did I miss out on this Apple Dumplings secret? Now, I know what to track down during my next visit.;D

I'm wondering the same thing. I'll have to try them next time.

Anyone a fan of those sweet potato chips w/ the marshmallow sauce? Man those are good.
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: orient express on May 26, 2012, 03:45:15 PM
yea i thought the sweet potato chips were pretty good. a nice change of pace from the regular food. i hope they continue to have a new food item each fest
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: mhguy77 on May 30, 2012, 10:04:36 PM
The Apple dumpling is confirmed to be at the FITH Mountain Cookie stand. It is also probably the best deal in the park as far as food goes. The Mountain Cookie is 3.99 but the Dumpling with Cinnamon ice cream is 4.99.  I am really happy that I have found something I can enjoy each trip.  The price is right and the quality is top notch.  I will say mine on this trip was not really hot but that's OK, I don't think it needs to be on a hot summer day.
Kudos to the F&B people at SDC for having something you cant get elseware.  I am just surprised they quarantine this to that one little stand.
It is my dessert recomendation @ SDC.
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: Parson B Ready on May 31, 2012, 12:28:14 PM
^^^Thanks for the confirmation mhguy77.  And I agree with you the Apple Dumpling is my favorite SDC Dessert as well (with Hannah's homemade blackberry ice-cream a close second).
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: MissinTheGreenTrams on May 31, 2012, 12:32:01 PM
I went to get me a scoop of that there ice cream and when I saw it was pert near 4.00 a scoop I walked out. I just could not spend that much on ice cream for myself.
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: mhguy77 on May 31, 2012, 01:54:49 PM
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I saw it was pert near 4.00 a scoop I walked out.
I agree but if its made there I don't have a problem with it.
You know a large bowl of dippin dots is 5.59!  Now I can handle $4 for homemade ice cream a lot more that I can handle
the price of dippin dots.
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: Parson B Ready on June 01, 2012, 09:49:37 AM
$4.00 for a scoop of ice cream is a bit steep, and I wouldn't pay that for a scoop of vanilla but I will for a scoop of homemade blackberry ice cream! And I won't even touch the Dippin' Dots  I tried them once and just couldn't see what all the fuss was about.
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: sanddunerider on June 01, 2012, 04:25:04 PM
Homemade Ice cream-  Good!!! ;D ;D ;D

Dippin Dots & Basketballs-- Bad >:( >:( >:(

I will have to try the apple dumplings, with all the raving you all are doing,.!!! ;D
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: mhguy77 on June 08, 2012, 09:03:49 PM
Sandune you do need to try them, they are worthy.

I am happy to report that on Sunday the 10th I will be in the city seeking out the apple dumpling.
It will be the highlight of my day.
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: sanddunerider on June 08, 2012, 09:09:43 PM
Sandune you do need to try them, they are worthy.

I am happy to report that on Sunday the 10th I will be in the city seeking out the apple dumpling.
It will be the highlight of my day.

MH, i cross my heart, I will try 1 next weekend when i am there!! :D
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: Parson B Ready on June 09, 2012, 11:07:34 AM
Sanddune--if you like apple pie you will love the apple dumplings!

Maybe we should start a sub-group of SDCFANS......."The Apple Dumpling Gang"!  ;D
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: sanddunerider on June 09, 2012, 01:12:39 PM
Sanddune--if you like apple pie you will love the apple dumplings!

Maybe we should start a sub-group of SDCFANS......."The Apple Dumpling Gang"!  ;D

,,

LOVE apple pie!

Apple Dumpling Gang.?  sounds like a great idea!
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: mhguy77 on June 09, 2012, 02:40:19 PM
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Maybe we should start a sub-group of SDCFANS......."The Apple Dumpling Gang"! 
I am in............
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: mhguy77 on June 10, 2012, 09:38:51 PM

Went today 06/10/12 and the Mountain Cookie stand outside FITH was CLOSED.
I was shocked and started to go through DT's ( the Apple Dumpling D-T's)
Lets hope this is an isolated incident.
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: Parson B Ready on June 11, 2012, 05:22:17 PM

Went today 06/10/12 and the Mountain Cookie stand outside FITH was CLOSED.
I was shocked and started to go through DT's ( the Apple Dumpling D-T's)
Lets hope this is an isolated incident.


NO APPLE DUMPLINGS!!! That's culinary BLASPHEMY..... INFIDELS!!!  Where are the baldknobbers when you need them?!?  Oh wait. They're right next door!  Hey boys...we got a job for you!!!!

Sorry mhguy, hopefully it is just an isolated incident.
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: sanddunerider on June 11, 2012, 05:53:11 PM
easy there parson,

step back..

deep breaths..

easy, easy............

see all better now ;)
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: Parson B Ready on June 11, 2012, 06:19:59 PM
easy there parson,

step back..

deep breaths..

easy, easy............

see all better now ;)
;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: coalesce99 on August 28, 2012, 12:59:12 PM
I finally tried the apple dumplings. It's sort of like a really small apple pie. The cinnamon ice cream was nice too. They were actually also selling it over by the strawberries and cream by the Flooded Mine.
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: sanddunerider on August 28, 2012, 01:01:11 PM
 ??? ??? ??? ???Maybe monday, if its open.. ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: Parson B Ready on August 28, 2012, 11:27:17 PM
??? ??? ??? ???Maybe monday, if its open.. ??? ??? ???

Good luck sanddune....I'll say a prayer for you.   ;)
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: cheesehead57 on August 30, 2012, 06:35:05 PM
We had APPLE DUMPLINGS with cinnamon ice cream and caramel sauce TODAY! :) :)
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: mhguy77 on August 30, 2012, 06:52:51 PM
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We had APPLE DUMPLINGS with cinnamon ice cream and caramel sauce TODAY!

On a scale of 1 - 10 please rate your apple dumpling experience so I may be jealous of you.......
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: sanddunerider on August 30, 2012, 06:53:58 PM
We had APPLE DUMPLINGS with cinnamon ice cream and caramel sauce TODAY! :) :)

good for you...... Did you bring back a couple to Homestay so i could have 1 when i get there saturday???
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: cheesehead57 on August 30, 2012, 06:59:06 PM
I had mine with the caramel topping and hubs didn't........they both rated a 10 PLUS....and no we didn't bring any back to Homestay.Have to have one again, maybe before we go home.
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: Parson B Ready on August 31, 2012, 06:30:51 PM
Caramel sauce?!?!?   :o  I've never had one with caramel sauce.  That must be a new one.  For the record where did you find the dumplings at, cheesehead?
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: cheesehead57 on August 31, 2012, 07:35:11 PM
Across from flooded mine exit, in one of those carts,  before echo hollow on the right....they also sell strawberries and cream.
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: mhguy77 on September 01, 2012, 08:09:50 AM
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Across from flooded mine exit, in one of those carts,  before echo hollow on the right....they also sell strawberries and cream
Maybe they have listened to our cries for the missing apple dumplings.....
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: Parson B Ready on September 01, 2012, 05:11:33 PM
^^^  Woo Hoo, the Apple Dumpling Gang strikes again!   ;D
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: cheesehead57 on September 01, 2012, 07:57:43 PM
We had some again today and they were not as good as the yesterday....they were hard and the apples were dry and chewy.....but still edible.....must have been leftover from the day before.
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: runner1960 on September 01, 2012, 09:29:57 PM
Saw them today, but did not try them. I swore off buying anthing else after my dried out bowl of potatoes that cost me $9.00. I thought they were leftover from yesterday also.
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: mhguy77 on September 02, 2012, 11:05:13 AM
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Saw them today, but did not try them. I swore off buying anthing else after my dried out bowl of potatoes that cost me $9.00. I thought they were leftover from yesterday also.
Runner, I hate the fact that the quality of food has dropped at the city but I am starting to see that they do respond to
the voice of the crowd.  You never know if this is a employee decision that caused you to get old tasting food or if it was a corporate decision.  I would go to the guest relations booth when you leave and voice your opinion or I would better yet pen a letter directly to the manager of the park.  I had a dealing with them some years ago and they handled the issue promptly and to my satisfaction. I will not go into it with the exception of supporting there reaction to my issue. Write  a letter to them.
And try the apple dumpling, its worth the money.
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: SDC Gal on September 02, 2012, 01:05:58 PM
I sure hope the food quality doesn't go down, that's another thing that makes Silver Dollar City so wonderful.  Since we are also a Disney family, we have always felt that Disney food is way overpriced for "meh" food.  And there's only a small annual pass discount on a few places.  Silver Dollar City's food has always been very very good (and part of why we get excited to come!) and reasonably priced, and the season passholder's discount is nice.

One of my favorite desserts was always the Strawberry Pie at Big Jack's.  But the last few times we've been there, it's been during Christmas and strawberries are out of season, so we haven't had any in ages.  Are they still serving the pie?  We're heading down next weekend and just wondering if I should even check.

Lori
Title: Re: Apple Dumpling's
Post by: runner1960 on September 02, 2012, 06:53:13 PM
Mhguy, I might try a letter. I guess i remember to much how good the food used to be. The skillet potatoes were always my favorite, but now I probably will not try them again. Will sure try the dumplings next time though.